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Perfect for someone like me who hates the heat with a passion 😂

One tip: U can ask contractors to install it following the city guideline before applying for the permit.

I hope it all get resolved and works out for you.

Absolutely, I get your point. It's disappointing that the company I personally visited in Plano, Texas, all the way from California, hit some serious financial bumps, eventually bankruptcy. Not something I was aware of when I visited the factory. It's a good reminder that no matter how rosy things seem, it's crucial to dig deep before making big investments and always do your due diligence because things can change at any time. Thanks for chiming in and sharing this update.

A lender can tell you exactly if and how much you would qualify for. Send me an email with your state and I'll let you know if I have a lender recomendation for you. maria@mariadaura.com

I hear people say this a lot and it's sad. Fear shouldn't stop you or should I say other's fears. There are plenty of landlords in LA, and all over California, who are doing just fine. Consider where you're hearing the fear from then go find someone who is doing it successfully and ask them how it's working out for them. Join an REI group in your area. You'll find plenty of people there to learn from.

Best wishes on your move.

Glad it was helpful, Mari! If you do go through the process please come back and give me an update. I'd love to come film a tour of your ADU if you're open to it. :)

Mari, can I connect with you? Am interested as well. Are you look into this particular 'Backwark Workroom' prefab?

Great question, Tenzin. This is a questions best asked to one of the CAlHFA approved lenders. I suggest you give Will Johnson a call. I'm sure he will have the answer for you. 619-295-9455

Hi Blanca, I don't think there is any retroactive grants for building an ADU. That's great that your daughter got it built! I'm sure it will serve her well and be a valuable asset to her in the years to come.

Thank you! Flooring is LVP from Lumber Liquidators.

Thank you. I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 so not sure if we have that. Was looking at homedepot traffickaster. Pricey tho. 160 sq ft almost $500 before tax 13% 😵‍💫

Ok just checked out lumber liquidators as it turns out there is one in the USA close to me. But it seems I need to re evaluate my price expectations. Apparently that’s a good price for the flooring. Who knew. Thank you so much 😘

So $500/sqft for 160 means it's running $3.13/sqft. That's doesn't sound too bad really. There are cheaper ways to go. I've seen sheet linoleum flooring that looks like wood. It even has the grooves where the planks would be. Looks pretty realistic and I'm sure it's a big less expensive. One thing to keep in mind is the weather and if you plan to keep your shed temperature regulated all the time. If you don't you might be better off with the linoleum or even carpet. The wood subfloor will expand and contract with temperature changes and that will mean plank flooring might shift. Mine has shifted a bit, but it's not terrible. I do then to keep the temperature inside pretty consistent as I use it so much. I think if I didn't the flooring would be a problem. Hope that helps. That said.. if you do go with the planks the thicker ones should give you less problems. Some are very thin!

Great question! I'll message him and ask him to come over and reply.

Great question. The requirements have changed a bit since this video was made. The way I understand it is the loan and the grant applications can happen at the same time, but the grant won't be funded to the homeowner until the homeowner has funded the account with the entire cost of the ADU build. It could be with a variety of different loan options in which case being approved for the loan would required, or if you have the cash to build without the loan you could bypass the loan entirely. The best bet is to contact one of the approved lenders on the CalHFA site and have them go other options with you. Will Johnson at Benchmark Mortgage would be a great person to talk to as he is experienced in the building process as well as the lending. Hope that helps

Thank you!! :)

Thanks, Pedro!

Hi Lisa, It will depend on where you are with your planning, if you need financing, do you already own the property where you want to add an aud, etc. Not knowing any of your specific details it's hard to point you in the right direction. If you need financing I suggest starting with Will Johnson at Benchmark mortgage. Will Johnson Mortgage Loan Officer ADU Financing Expert BenchMark Mortgage (858) 526-3037 (619) 295-9455 (cell) Will.Johnson@benchmark.us NMLS #2109577

Hi Mari, No, you don't have to pay off your home to qualify for the grant or to build an ADU. There are several options you can consider. Here's a few to consider: 1. If you have the funds to build the ADU then you wouldn't need a loan at all and could keep your existing mortgage. 2. Get a second loan such as a HELOC to pay for the building of the ADU 3. If you are old enough you could consider a reverse mortgage to pay for the build too. 4. You could refinance your existing mortgage as well and using a renovation loan could help you if you are concerned about the amount of equity you have. I did a video on renovation loans with a lender. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/3xmhoERoATA/видео.html We also did a video about using a reverse mortgage to build an ADU: ruclips.net/video/v7KuhXYxhFw/видео.html His contact info is in the description of those videos. He is in San Diego, but can certainly help you in any part of California. Let me know what you decide and how it turns out.

Himy dear can I have the website I could apply for it thank you so much

Thanks! I don’t have a recommendation for a contractor at this time. Back Yard Work Room Might be able to make a recommendation. When I was at the factory they were shipping one out to Sacramento area. Might be possible the contractor who did that one would come to the bay area. Maybe. I have a meeting with a bay area contractor today for another project, but I plan to ask them about this as well. If they do these I’ll let you know.

Hi Sabina, I can't say for certain what the best priced one is as I haven't priced them all. Back Yard Work Room also has a smaller version, a studio, that last time I checked was about $43K.

This is the best tiny home if not the best price. You can even take it down easily in the future if you want to or expand it if needed as well.

Yes! It is one of the more affordable ones I've seen as well. The Lego like building of it is also appealing as you could relocate it or as you said.. expand if it as well. Perhaps you don't have the funds right now for a larger home you could start with the smaller one and add on to it in the future. So much flexibility.

You can only get the grant by going through of the approved lenders on the list published by CalHFA. I've personally spoken Will Johnson from Benchmark Mortgage and find him to be very knowledgeable about the entire process. I suggest calling him. 619-295-9455 . If you want to see the entire list of lenders here's the link: www.calhfa.ca.gov/adu/#apply

There are a lot of scams, but this definitely isn't one of them. Yes, you have to own the property you plan to build an ADU on. Maybe your landlord wouldn't care if you wanted to spend the money to build her an ADU, but it's not a good idea. Now that would be a scam. The $40K is not a loan, it's a grant. AKA Free money. When the program started the only way to get it was to go through an approved lender, however that has changed. Anyone who has the cash already to build their ADU can go through another process that does not require a loan to get the grant. Hope that helps.

Thanks, Leigh!

There are now options to get the grant without a loan. Check the CalHFA site for the providers offering this option.

Hi Megan, Sounds like you got a great deal! My understanding from talking to one of the program approved lenders is you can apply the grant to things you already paid for. Save all the receipts. Be sure to verify this with an approved lender incase i misunderstood or anything has changed. Call Will Johnson at Benchmark for clarification 619-295-9455

@@BayAreaRealEstateMom They don't reimburse back if you already paid out of your pocket even if you have receipts. I got informed through the staffs from adu grant non profit organization.

400 $ sqft ! Can you give a list of costs why it cost so much I heard it's around 100-120k

I'm in Socal I'm being quoted 264k for 1200 square feet. Maybe get another bid

Get another bid. OK? 200k for 500 square foot is outrageous.

I'm very sorry to hear this, Margaret. This is one of the reasons being able to add an ADU to your backyard is so valuable. I hope you make it work for you and your mom.

Great question, Ann. If you currently have a great rate on your mortgage I suggest looking into a second loan, such as a HELOC and not refinancing your entire mortgage. Although doing so might workout for some investors looking to rent out their ADU. You never know. It's best to contact a lender, such as Will Johnson if you're in California, and ask them to go other all the scenarios with you so you can make the best choice for your needs. Will's contact information is in the description.

@@BayAreaRealEstateMom Thank you

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

Great plan! 1200 sqft seems huge for an ADU to me. That is going to be a pricey build. Let me know how it goes.

Great question, Jennifer. I actually asked one of the CalHFA lenders I interviewed. Just posted the video you can check it out. Short answer is yes, but might not have as much pre-construction costs as a traditional build would.