Build a Backyard ADU in Thousand Oaks, CA

Many property owners in Thousand Oaks choose to build an ADU for one of the following reasons:

• Add additional space for a family (kids moving home or aging parents moving closer to family.
• Rental Income – adding an ADU in your backyard is an excellent opportunity to create rental property to generate income.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), granny flat, or “backyard home” is a legal and regulatory term for a secondary house that shares the building lot of a larger, primary home. The unit cannot be bought or sold separately, but they are often used to provide additional income through rent or to house a family member. We build our ADUs with prefabricated construction to save time and money for clients. As ADU BUILDERS, we consider prefabricated construction to be less disruptive to homeowners and neighborhoods as we can typically complete a project onsite in a few weeks once the home is built in our factory.

 

Thousand Oaks Facts:

• Population: 127,873 (2019)
• County: Ventura County
• Thousand Oaks is a part of Ventura County but is located at the north end of Los Angeles County. It is nestled right at the bottom of the Santa Monica Mountains and is being called one of the most desirable places to live, along with being one of the cities in southern California that is expanding the quickest. It is a family-friendly city and home to the Malibu Wie Safaris, which is a vineyard experience with wildlife such as giraffes and zebras.

 

Why choose USModular, Inc. to build your ADU in Thousand Oaks:

The Team at USModular, Inc. is unique in the industry as we are general contractors, ADU licensed contractors in Thousand Oaks, licensed Manufactured Home Manufacturers, Modular Home Dealers Park Model /Tiny Home dealers, and a licensed Modular Home Factory. Our team is led by 2nd generation contractors and our team has combined over 100+ years of experience in the Prefabricated Construction industry. We are a ONE-STOP-SHOP – we handle everything: design, permits, site construction, home fabrication, transportation, installation, utility connections, and then we hand you the keys!

 

Thousand Oaks ADU Cost?

The ADU Thousand Oaks Cost can start at $ 150,000 and go up depending on custom additions and square footage. You can finance a prefab ADU in Thousand Oaks, but many will pay cash. If Cash is not an option, ADU financing is typically achieved through:

1. Home Equity Loan
2. Cash-out refinance of the Primary residence
3. A home Renovation loan can be used to build a prefabricated ADU.
4. Tiny Home financing is available through several national banks.

The monthly mortgage cost for the ADU will typically be significantly less than the rental income or the cost for family members to rent a comparable property. The bottom line is it the ADU in Thousand Oaks should generate positive cash flow or provide livable space for a family member at less than a comparable rental in Thousand Oaks.

 

Zoning for ADUs in Thousand Oaks?

State laws have made it easier to build an ADU in every city in California. The City of Thousand Oaks ADU Ordinance states you can build an ADU from 400 sf to 1,200 sf. ADUs can be built on single-family or multifamily residential zoned lots. ADUs are allowed in all residential zones. The City of Thousand Oaks ADU requirements for parking have been relaxed. Setback Side and Rear have been shrunk to 4’. Permit Fees have been reduced and, in some cases, waived. The bottom line is it’s a good time to add extra space, as laws are in your favor. Ventura County ADU requirements have been changed recently to allow more ADUs to be built in Southern California. The City of Thousand Oaks’ pre-approved ADU plans can be found on our city or our website!

 

What is the difference between a Tiny Home vs. an ADU in Thousand Oaks?

Sometimes Nothing! A tiny home, aka a park model, is technically an RV that cannot exceed 400 sf. Many cities, like Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles, have approved Tiny Homes as ADUs and Thousand Oaks is close behind in allowing tiny homes/ park models as ADUs. Many of the ADU homes we offer are built to both ANSI and CBC requirements to satisfy local building officials – PLUS we feel it provides a better-built home. Many models include lofts and porches that are not included in the livable space but extend the actual usable space. The ADU designs in Thousand Oaks can be very similar to that of a Tiny home or a Companion unit if you want them to be.

 

Why Choose a Prefabricated ADU in Thousand Oaks?

Prefab ADUs and Tiny Homes are built in a factory by a team that works together daily. Building your ADU in a factory makes building an ADU in Thousand Oaks more cost and time-efficient. Teamwork, Bulk buying power, and Smart designs will save time and money!

Check out the many Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units floor plans we offer in Thousand Oaks at https://myadu4less.com/. Contact USModular Inc. to learn more about the ADU that is perfect for you!!!!

 

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