ADU
noun [ C ] US uk/ˌeɪ.diːˈjuː/ us/ˌeɪ.diːˈjuː/
（Accessory Dwelling Unit的缩写）独立于主体建筑之外或贴邻建于主体建筑旁边的附属住所单位，具有完备的生活设施，可供一人或多人居住
abbreviation for accessory dwelling unit: a small home built on the same land as a larger home
An ADU might be a garage conversion or a basement conversion.
ADUs have their own kitchens and bathrooms, so they are fully self-contained. 附属住房有自己的厨房和浴室，因此是完全自足的。
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- One type of ADU, a detached, new construction, is also commonly called a "granny flat" or "backyard cottage".
- Generally speaking, in California, an ADU has to be less than 16 feet tall.
- It's important to realize that constructing an ADU could incur various costs, including a large tax bill.