Manufactured ADU or site-built ADU: buyer tradeoffs
Compare manufactured and site-built ADU paths in San Diego, including parcel fit, site work, contracts, financing, permits, and warranty checks before buying.
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Adu
Everything we've written about adu for buyers and homeowners across San Diego County. Costs, permits, financing, and what the process actually looks like.
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Buying guides
Will a manufactured ADU fit your San Diego lot?
Check whether a manufactured ADU may fit your San Diego lot. Review jurisdiction, access, utilities, parcel limits, site work, and dealer quote details.
Buying guides
Factory built ADU quote checklist for San Diego
Compare a factory built ADU quote in San Diego County. Check the unit, delivery, foundation, utilities, permits, financing, exclusions, and change orders.
Buying guides
Manufactured Home ADUs in San Diego: Rules, Costs, and AB 1033
Can you use a manufactured home as an ADU in San Diego County? Yes. Here's what the 2026 rules require, what AB 1033 changes, and what it costs.
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