These Affordable Backyard Homes Can Be Installed in Two Weeks, and They Start at $199K

Bay Area–based company Abodu has developed a permitting program to spur lightning-fast build-outs of backyard houses.
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In San Jose, homebuilder Abodu has developed a deal with the city to incentivize homeowners to install turnkey backyard rentals—and the synergy is in the pudding.

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Duncan Nielsen is Dwell’s design news editor. His coverage includes everything from Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired sneakers to ADU legislation. Share tips or ideas at duncan at dwell dot com.

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