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 Spanish Fork allows on your lot, handle the permits, and build it.
Free home review · Licensed & insured general contractor · Serving Spanish Fork and Utah County
Spanish Fork · ADU rules
Spanish Fork has been friendlier to ADUs than most Utah County cities for years. Back in 2019 the city expanded where ADUs are allowed, lowered the minimum lot size, and removed impact fees for them.
ADU-friendly city
Spanish Fork expanded its ADU rules in 2019, widening permitted zones, reducing the minimum lot size, and eliminating impact fees. The city also publishes an ADU guidebook for residents.
Lower fees here can shave real money off the total project cost.
What ADUs rent for in Spanish Fork
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 Spanish Fork’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.
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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.
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