Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit | Pros and Cons | Should you build a JR ADU or an ADU?

The pros and cons of a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the most common situations where I recommend using a Junior ADU (JADU). 0:00 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) - Definition 0:52 2 Key concepts (1- JADUs are not ADUs and 2- It pays to do your research) 2:08 The most important characteristics of JADUs 4:55 Variation in your city or county 9:24 Advantages and Disadvantages of JADUs 12:14 3 situations where I recommend Junior Accessory Dwelling Units 15:40 How much does it cost to build a JR ADU 17:20 Next up: how to start a project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NykDknr30Xg or learn more about the laws around JADUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ytl3e9ckpk Two links I mention in the video: Get started on your ADU with my help: https://bit.ly/yt-adu A Junior ADU project in my region that cost less than $15k in construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh2nsoCwNS4 If you want to start your ADU project, you can get a free estimate from this month's sponsor, Realm Home: https://l.realmhome.com/how-to-adu Here is an article that covers the same material as this video with more legal citations and references: https://www.how-to-adu.com/adu-articles-blog/junior-adu-definition-what-are-junior-accessory-dwelling-units JADUs have some advantages like: -They can share sanitation with the primary residence -They do not need as much utility separation as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) -They can be built in addition to an ADU so you can have a triplex -Sometimes, they can add square footage to your house But they have some limitations too: -Homeowner occupancy requirement -Size is limited to less than 500 sq ft -The JADU has to be contained entirely within a single family residence -Unless you’re converting garage or basement, it’s not very different from renting a room out of your house, and potentially much more expensive Learn about this important tool for homeowners and how you might use a Junior ADU on your property. The information provided in this video, comments, description and surrounding text does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, the information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Information around the video may be provided by third parties that are not endorsed or recommended by How To ADU. How To ADU is a registered trademark of How To ADU LLC. GET STARTED WITH YOUR OWN ADU PROJECT: Share your project with me and get help: https://bit.ly/yt-adu Meet more people in the How To ADUniverse: 🏠 Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtoadu/ 🏠 My website: https://bit.ly/yt-adu 🏠 IG: @ryanohousing 🏠 TikTok: @howtoadu 🏠 Twitter – @howtoadu Help keep this channel free to all Californians by contributing each month: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6gVEJudnWGFD4YuqzLsUA/join