Utah's ADU laws have changed twice in five years. Here's what HB82 and the new SB284 actually mean for your property.
Garage conversion, modular, or custom stickbuilt: here's what each actually costs in Utah right now, and why.
Same code, same inspections, very different build process. Here's how to decide between a modular and a stickbuilt ADU.
Most Utah homeowners don't pay cash for an ADU. Here's a fast overview of the two most common ways to finance one.
What actually happens between deciding to build an ADU and getting your certificate of occupancy in Utah — every step, in order.
A look at what national and regional data shows about ADUs and home value, and why permitting status is the single biggest factor.
How insuring an ADU works, when your existing homeowners policy stops being enough, and what landlord insurance actually covers.
What to actually check before hiring an ADU builder in Utah — license, insurance, contract structure, and the questions most homeowners forget to ask.
How water, sewer, electrical, and gas typically get connected for a Utah ADU, and what drives the cost up or down.
What actually happens when you convert a garage into a legal ADU in Utah, including ceiling height, egress window rules, and realistic cost and timeline.
The most common, avoidable mistakes we see Utah homeowners make when planning an ADU, from skipping the zoning check to underbudgeting utilities.
A plain-English overview of how renting out an ADU affects your taxes, including depreciation rules, passive loss limits, and property tax reassessment.
How Utah's four-season climate affects ADU permitting, foundation work, framing, and interior finishing, and when to actually start your project.
Design features that matter most when building an ADU for aging parents or multigenerational family living in Utah.
State law protects internal ADUs from an HOA ban, but detached backyard units are a different story. Here's exactly what your HOA can and can't restrict.
What Utah law actually requires once you rent out your ADU: security deposits, notice periods, and the disclosure most new landlords miss.