Detached ADU Guide

ADU stands for accessory dwelling unit. In practice, it is the umbrella term covering detached backyard housing such as garden suites, laneway homes, granny flats, backyard cottages, and secondary dwelling units.

Which Path Fits Your Property?

• Garden Suites for detached backyard housing on standard residential lots
• Laneway Homes for urban properties with rear-lane access
• Process & Feasibility if you need to understand risk, approvals, servicing, and cost factors first

What to Clarify Early

• The intended use of the unit
• Lot access, setbacks, and servicing constraints
• Foundation options and site conditions
• Budget range, financing tolerance, and project priorities

If you already know you want to build, the next step is usually feasibility, not more jargon.