Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have made homeownership far more accessible to Los Angeles residents. Between 2017 and 2022, over 25,000 ADUs have been approved for construction in LA, creating more opportunities for affordable housing. ADUs also allow homeowners to add more living space to their property, which they can use for themselves or rent out for additional income. The existence of...
October 2023
As we march forward into 2023, Minix Home team of ADU experts has stepped back and surveyed the state of ADUs. We've done a deep dive into publicly available permitting data across California to call out some key trends we're seeing across the ADU market today. Our high-level findings include: Demand for ADUs in California remains strong in the face of economic headwinds There is a large mismatch...
Homeowners are investing in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) more than ever before. One way to simplify the process of building an ADU is by using pre-approved plans. The County of San Diego has made six cost-efficient county-owned designs with the opportunity for quicker implementation. But are pre-approved plans right for you, and are they designed to last? Keep reading to find out what pre-approved...
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU Minix Home has helped hundreds of homeowners in 50+ municipalities across the West Coast create ADUs they love. We’ve experienced all the factors that make some properties great and others more challenging. Here is the definitive list of resources for homeowners getting started on their ADU journey. We hope our expertise in evaluating, designing,...
Choosing the Right ADU Kitchen for Your ADU The kitchen space can be easily overlooked when designing your ADU. But the Cottage team doesn’t think that it should be! By law, every accessory dwelling unit must have a dedicated bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom/studio living space. Whether you’re a part-time chef or looking to maximize the future rental income from your ADU, spending time...
The Rise of ADUs in California With the demand for housing on the rise and the need for flexible living options becoming more apparent, ADUs have emerged as a practical and cost-effective solution. They are growing more popular by the day across the US, as regulations become less stringent and fee waivers make them more affordable to homeowners. The number of ADU permit applications filed in California...
We’re excited to announce Minix Home official expansion into the Los Angeles area! Demand for ADUs in LA has skyrocketed over the past few years, and ADUs have been embraced by LA homeowners as a great way to maximize their space or generate rental income. Minix Home provides LA homeowners with the right way to do their ADU – from design to permitting and all the way through to construction. We...
We’re excited to announce our $15m Series A financing led by Fifth Wall and joined by new investors 1Sharpe Ventures and DivcoWest Ventures. The round, covered in depth by TechCrunch, also saw participation from existing investors Susa Ventures and Base10 Partners, as well as leading entrepreneurs and innovators across the real estate tech space. Anyone who’s taken on a home improvement project...
Site & Utility Conditions: Prepare for your ADU When your accessory dwelling unit is complete, what guests and visitors will see is the new exteriors and interiors of the ADU space. But before your ADU project breaks ground, your existing property conditions and utilities can often be far more important for your project. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key site-specific...
Breaking Down Your ADU As a custom ADU builder that constructs your new accessory dwelling unit from the ground up, Cottage is able to design the ADU unit that fits your needs and use cases. One common question we often get from homeowners is—”How big or small can my ADU unit be in order to have one, two, or even three bedrooms (or bathrooms?” While your ADU can be infinitely flexible in...