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
ADU Builder in Orem, Utah
Basement apartments, garage conversions, attached additions, and backyard cottages. We check what Orem allows on your lot, handle the permits, and build it.
Free home review · Licensed & insured general contractor · Serving Orem and Utah County
Orem · ADU rules
What Orem allows
Orem is the biggest shift in the county. The city didn't allow detached ADUs at all before the state law, so thousands of lots just gained an option they've never had.
New rules, just adopted
Orem did not previously allow detached ADUs. The city worked through its updated code in summer 2026, so rules here are new and still settling.
- Detached units were not allowed in Orem before the new state law
- City staff proposed keeping detached units out of front yards
- Short-term rentals of ADUs are proposed to be prohibited
- Basement apartments remain the most common path in Orem's older neighborhoods
- Steady student and staff demand from UVU sits right in the middle of the city
Orem's mature neighborhoods east of State Street hold plenty of qualifying lots.
What ADUs rent for in Orem
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 Orem’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
Every type of ADU. One team to design, permit, and build.
Garage or shop conversion
Convert an existing detached garage or shop into a permitted, livable unit, often the fastest path to rent.
Attached addition
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
Detached backyard cottage
A standalone home in your backyard, the type Utah’s new law opens up on larger lots.
03 — Home eligibility check
Check what your home qualifies for, free
Answer a few questions. We’ll tell you what’s likely allowed, then confirm everything with your city before you spend a dollar.
Your results appear here. Every answer is friendly. There’s almost always an option.
04 — Income calculator
Estimate what your home could earn
Pick your city, type, and size. Add financing to see your payment and monthly cash flow.
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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
From home review to move-in ready
One team handles the whole thing: research, design, permits, and construction.
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Week 1
Free home review
We research your zoning, lot size, HOA, and utilities, then tell you exactly what your home allows, at no cost.
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Weeks 2–8
Design & permits
Floor plans, engineering, and every permit. We handle all the back-and-forth with your city.
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10–20 weeks
Build
Licensed crews handle site prep, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishes, inspected at every stage.
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Final week
Move-in ready
Final inspection, punch list, and a rent-ready unit handed off with permits closed out.
Free home review
Get your free home review
We’ll confirm what’s allowed on your lot and what it could earn, before you spend anything on design.
- We call you within 1 business dayQuick questions about your home and goals.
- We review your propertyZoning, lot, HOA covenants, and utilities.
- You get a clear recommendationThe best ADU type for your home and an estimate. No obligation.
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