{"id":2283,"date":"2020-02-27T18:38:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=2283"},"modified":"2020-02-27T18:39:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:39:13","slug":"how-to-build-a-granny-flat-rental-unit-on-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/how-to-build-a-granny-flat-rental-unit-on-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Granny Flat Rental Unit On Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a granny flat in your backyard is a great idea in order to run and operate a rental unit and maximize your property\u2019s value! We did it in our own backyard and now in many other\u2019s. Speaking from personal and professional, experience can\u2019t recommend this as an addition highly enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Learn How to Build Your Own Granny Flat at the Maxable 101 Expo in Downtown LA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in learning more and getting 101 advice on how to maximize your property with a granny flat? Come out to the Maxable 101 Expo in Downtown Los Angeles this weekend where you can learn from panels of experts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/granny-flats-101-expo-rules-design-getting-started-by-maxable-tickets-84639457897?aff=odeimcmailchimp&amp;utm_campaign=93725edfb6-&amp;utm_term=0_3935887d44-93725edfb6-&amp;utm_source=Maxable+-+Maximize+Your+Space&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]&amp;mc_cid=93725edfb6&amp;fbclid=IwAR0-72RwhTJ4uXdoImpjWwn6XkbYjPpCaGLKrdmcsIkMjo7SgV0pkuotDXw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find tickets, parking information, and RSVP here on Eventbrite.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cost-to-Build-a-Granny-Flat-San-Diego-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cost-to-Build-a-Granny-Flat-San-Diego-2.jpg?resize=936%2C1144&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cost-to-Build-a-Granny-Flat-San-Diego-2\" width=\"936\" height=\"1144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cost-to-Build-a-Granny-Flat-San-Diego-2.jpg 936w, https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cost-to-Build-a-Granny-Flat-San-Diego-2-480x587.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 936px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>How Much Does it Cost to Build a Granny Flat? And Is It Worth It?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how large and what materials you want to use, how much is preassembled, etc your budget for building a granny flat can vary greatly. There are start-ups specializing in pre-fab homes that claim to take just four hours and cost under $10k to build and install a granny flat (compared to the normal 4-8 weeks), but if you want a fully functional rental unit with all the bells and whistles needed to really be competitive in the rental market, expect to spend upwards of $100k. But the return is well worth it! The important thing is to plan to own the property for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TiKxXknXazM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granny flats cost a little more per square foot than a regular home because they are essentially mini homes with all the same inclusions like plumbing, energy, AC, etc. So they may be tiny homes, but they include all the \u2018expensive\u2019 square footage in a normal-size home. The video from Maxable, posted above, details further.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Things to Keep in Mind When Building a Granny Flat on Your Property<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design requirements: Your city ordinance may require height, size, and other specifications. Be sure you\u2019re in compliance before you start on a costly project!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be city fees and parking requirements for your unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to get permitted, but it\u2019s generally not difficult to do so long as you\u2019re up-to-code when it comes to health and safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title 24 requirements in California state that all new construction needs to meet energy-neutral guidelines. That means it\u2019s time to install those solar panels!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time it takes to build your granny flat can range from a few weeks to a few months depending upon how many pieces are prefabricated or being built from scratch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to designing the space, having lots of windows and ample light is crucial so it doesn\u2019t feel like a stuffy box. Also, since it\u2019s small and space is at a premium, verticality is imperative &#8212; anyone who\u2019s dwelled in small urban environments can tell you that &#8211; install window treatments from where the wall meets the ceiling above windows, think tall, narrow bookshelves, small-scale furniture that serves multiple functions (pull out couches, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a granny flat in your backyard is a great idea in order to run and operate a rental unit and maximize your property\u2019s value! We did it in our own backyard and now in many other\u2019s. 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