Free ADU guides

Plan your backyard ADU before you spend a dollar.

Three short downloads from a licensed Utah contractor: a step-by-step guide, an income worksheet and a lot checklist. Built around Utah's new detached ADU law, SB 284.

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10 Steps to Building a Backyard ADU in Utah

What the new law allows, what a project really costs, and how a factory-built home gets from your lot to move-in, with starting prices.

The SB 284 rules in plain language
A whole-project budget, not just the home
Financing, permits, crane day and finish work

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Backyard ADU Income Worksheet

Run your own numbers. Rent, costs, loan payments and what is left over, with a worked example so you can see how the math goes.

Project cost and yearly income, step by step
Utah rules that affect rental income
Try a lower rent and a higher cost

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Backyard ADU Lot Checklist

What to check on every lot: size, city rules, utilities, slope, crane and delivery access, and fit. The same list we use.

Lot size, setbacks, height and parking
Utilities, crane reach and truck access
Go, caution or no-go at a glance

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