Many property owners choose to build an ADU in Bakersfield, CA 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 ADU homes 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 highly experienced ADU contractors, 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.
Bakersfield Facts:
- Population: 377,917 (2019)
- County: Kern County
- Bakersfield is the largest city in Kern County, right above the City of Los Angeles. Bakersfield is most well known for being the 4th leader of agriculture in the United States and the most oil-producing county in California. When visiting Bakersfield, there are many museums, including the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the California Museum of Living or CALM.
Why choose USModular, Inc. to build your Bakersfield ADU homes?
The Team at USModular, Inc. is unique in the industry as we are:
- General Contractors
- ADU Contractors In Bakersfield
- Licensed Manufactured Home Manufacturers
- Modular Home Dealers
- Park Model /Tiny Home Dealers
- 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!
What is the Cost to Build an ADU in Bakersfield ?
An ADU in Bakersfield cost can start at $ 150,000 and goes up from there depending on custom additions and square footage. You do have the option of financing a prefab ADU in Bakersfield but many will pay cash. If Cash is not an option ADU financing is typically achieved through:
- Home Equity Loan
- Cash our refinance of the Primary residence
- A home Renovation loan can be used to build a prefabricated ADU.
- 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 that the ADU in Bakersfield should generate positive cash flow or provide livable space for a family member at less than a comparable rental in Bakersfield.
ADU Zoning in Bakersfield
State laws have made ADU zoning simpler, thus making it easier to build in every city in California. The City of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield ADU requirements for parking have been relaxed. Setback Side and Rear have been shrunk to 4’. Permit Fees and 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. These laws have been changed recently to allow more ADU’s to be built in Southern California. The City of Bakersfield Pre-approved ADU plans can be found on our website or the city website!
What is the difference between Bakersfield ADUs & Tiny Homes?
Sometimes Nothing! A tiny home aka a park model is technically an RV that cannot exceed 400 sf. Many cities, like San Diego and Los Angeles have approved Tiny Homes as ADUs in Bakersfield is close behind in allowing tiny homes/ park models as ADUs. Many of the tiny 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. We have many models that include lofts and porches that are not included in the livable space but extend the actual usable space. The ADU home designs in Bakersfield can be very similar to that of a Tiny home or a Companion unit if you wanted them to be.
Why Choose a Prefabricated ADU in Bakersfield?
Prefab ADU’s 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 Bakersfield more cost and time-efficient. Teamwork, Bulk buying power, Smart designs will save time and money!
Check out the many Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units we offer in Bakersfield:
