Getting Started
Pick Your Project
Wondering what kind of multi-unit project you can do?
There are a lot of different options for adding units to your home. Pick an option from the list below and check out some of the feasibility issues you’ll need to consider for each one.
There are three basic strategies for adding new units to your home.
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Convert
You can convert space that is not currently used for living into new living space. This could be a garage or attic.
You can convert space that is not currently used for living into new living space. This could be a garage or attic.
Split
You can split an existing living space into multiple units.
You can split an existing living space into multiple units.
Add
You can add space to a house to accommodate new units.
You can add space to a house to accommodate new units.
A project can use any combination of these strategies.
Select a project to learn more
Beginner projects
Attached
Garage Conversion
Intermediate projects
Advanced projects
What will work for your house?
We have assembled a catalogue of all the different ways you can add a unit to a house. For each project we created a list of key rules and issues you need to consider.
Basement Conversion.
Check the costs
For these typical project types we provide a price range for an example project and a list of expenses you can expect.
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