Basement apartment
Turn a finished or unfinished basement into a private, income-producing rental with its own entrance.
New law starts Oct 1, 2026 — Utah’s new ADU law is now in effect
Basement apartments, garage conversions, attached additions, and backyard cottages. We check what Eagle Mountain allows on your lot, handle the permits, and build it.
Free home review · Licensed & insured general contractor · Serving Eagle Mountain and Utah County
Eagle Mountain · ADU rules
Eagle Mountain has the lot sizes. Large parcels are the norm through the Ranches and the newer areas out toward Silver Lake, which means a high share of homes clear the 11,000 sq ft mark easily.
We verify before design
Eagle Mountain is working through its ADU code like every other covered city. We confirm the current rules for your specific lot.
If you're on a larger parcel with a shop or detached garage already, a conversion is often the cheapest path.
What ADUs rent for in Eagle Mountain
Estimated ranges by unit size. Actual rent depends on finish, location, and season.
Last checked September 2026. Cities are rewriting these rules right now. We confirm Eagle Mountain’s current ordinance, your zoning, HOA covenants, and utility capacity during your free home review, before you spend anything on design.
02 — What we build
Turn a finished or unfinished basement into a private, income-producing rental with its own entrance.
Convert an existing detached garage or shop into a permitted, livable unit, often the fastest path to rent.
Add a self-contained living space onto your home with its own private entrance. Great for family.
Newly allowed on 11,000+ sq ft lots
A standalone home in your backyard, the type Utah’s new law opens up on larger lots.
03 — Home eligibility check
Answer a few questions. We’ll tell you what’s likely allowed, then confirm everything with your city before you spend a dollar.
04 — Income calculator
Pick your city, type, and size. Add financing to see your payment and monthly cash flow.
Your city
ADU type
Bedrooms
How you’d pay
Your current mortgage rate
This changes which option we recommend, not your payment.
Estimated monthly rent
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Net cash flow
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10-year net cash flow, midpoint estimate
Estimates only. One ADU per lot. Payback is before taxes, insurance, and upkeep.
07 — Process
One team handles the whole thing: research, design, permits, and construction.
Week 1
We research your zoning, lot size, HOA, and utilities, then tell you exactly what your home allows, at no cost.
Weeks 2–8
Floor plans, engineering, and every permit. We handle all the back-and-forth with your city.
10–20 weeks
Licensed crews handle site prep, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishes, inspected at every stage.
Final week
Final inspection, punch list, and a rent-ready unit handed off with permits closed out.
Free home review
We’ll confirm what’s allowed on your lot and what it could earn, before you spend anything on design.
Rather talk now? Call (435) 919-7275
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