Why build an ADU?
​​It's no secret: buying a new, bigger home in South Florida is not an option for most of us. Besides, many of us love where we live and don't want to relocate!
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Zoning codes now allow many homeowners to legally build ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) on their properties.
Do you want to maximize your property's potential?
Do you need more space so you can bring Abuela home?
Are you envisioning a flexible living space that can adapt to your family's evolving needs?
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With an ADU you can upgrade your living situation for less money and less hassle than moving to a new home.
Family housing
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A well-designed ADU provides comfortable and safe living quarters for loved ones such as aging parents and adult children. Many of our designs can be made senior-friendly with minor customizations.
Make Abuela happy with her own ADU!
Produce income
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ADU's may be used as rental units; they're perfect for accquaintances, live-in help or college students. Increase your ROI with a cost-efficient design; retain renters with a beautiful and functional design.
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Make your property work for you!
The conveniences of home
By code, ADU's are allowed to have full bathrooms, full kitchens and washing machines. Occupants can live independently and you can rest easy knowing that your ADU is legal.
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An ADU is more than a "unit," it's a home!
Extra space
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Are you looking for a fast and flexible way to increase your living space? ADU's can be used for home gyms, playrooms, pool cabanas and more. They are ideal for activites that need privacy, such as a home office.
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Find yourself some peace and quiet!
Save time, save money
We offer a selection of ADU plans that are designed and engineered specifically for South Florida. This means less time designing, less money for engineering, and less stress for you.
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What about permitting?
Most of our plans are pre-approved by Miami-Dade County's zoning and building departments. We already did the hard part for you!
Senior-friendly
Hurricane Resistant
Customizable
Economical
Pick your plan...
Miami-Dade County allows ADU's from 400 square feet to 800 square feet, which is more than enough for a perfect studio or a spacious one-bedroom.
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All of our ADU designs are made for real life. They include plenty of space for normal furniture and have full-sized bathrooms. All of our plans have standard sized appliances, including dishwashers, ranges and washer/ dryers. Closets? Absolutely.
Our senior-friendly details include wide door openings, curbless showers and clearance for manuevering.
Get started for free
​Is an ADU allowed on your property? Is an ADU right for you?
Complete the form below to find your answers and begin your ADU journey.​
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Designed by local architects and engineers
Unlike many of our competitors, all of our plans are designed for South Florida by South Floridians. All of our plans are designed to be built with standard construction techniques. They are designed with concrete block walls and are engineered to meet and exceed the Florida Building Code's strictest requirements.
No weird prefab coordination, nothing to confuse your contractor.
Period.
Who we are
Miami-Dade ADU was founded on the belief that South Florida homeowners deserve a better way to add space to their homes legally, safely and easily.
Our mission is to help our customers prolong the life of their homes, increase their property values and love where they live.
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What is an ADU?ADU stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit. Basically, an ADU is an additional home on a property that also has a primary single-family home on it. Municipalities that allow ADUs give home owners more flexibility with how they use their property and may also see ADUs as a way to help solve the housing crisis. In many municipalities it is illegal to have more than one home on a single-family home property. You may also know ADUs as "Granny Flats" and "Casitas."
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How does the Miami-Dade ADU customization process work?The customization process begins when you choose a plan to proceed with. We'll make sure the plan works for you and see if you'd like any adjustments. Once you decide we'll offer you a quote for the customizations. Certain basic adjustments to the design can be made free of charge. These adjustments include deleting items such as extra lights or appliances you may not want. Adjustments that include adding items or moving large items such as windows and walls can be done too- we'll give you a quote based on your needs.
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How can an ADU be senior-friendly?Many ADUs are used by aging parents or relatives, so how can we make them safer and easier to live in? We recommend many strategies used by aging-in-place specialists, but the most important is removing barriers to mobility. Walkers and wheelchairs require more space to move around in; generously sized doors and enough space to manuever make a big difference for livability. Another strategy is to eliminate trip hazards and steps, such as shower curbs. Miami-Dade ADU's designs either already incorporate these features or they can be added to the design as a complimentary customization. In general, we recommend larger floor plans if the ADU is for someone with a walker or wheelchair. They generally provide more space for manuevering