Turn Your Backyard into a Gold Mine
Passive income. Property value. Keeping family close. We handle the entire ADU process from design and permitting to final build.
Why Smart Homeowners Are Building ADUs
An ADU is more than additional living space—it's a strategic real estate investment that pays dividends for years to come.
Passive Income
The Coachella Valley is a premier short-term rental destination. Your ADU can generate substantial monthly income.
- Premium rates during festival season
- Offset mortgage or fund retirement
Keep Family Close
Give aging parents their independence while staying nearby, or provide a private space for adult children saving for their own home.
- Multigenerational living made easy
- Privacy with proximity
Boost Property Value
A professionally built ADU can add significant value to your property—often exceeding the construction cost.
- Increase sale price by $150K-$300K+
- Build generational wealth
ADU Feasibility at a Glance
Explore your property's potential with our interactive guide and learn the key rules that determine where you can build.
Interactive Property Map
Hover or tap on the highlighted areas to see setback requirements.
The PIA Rules of Thumb
Quick guidelines to understand your ADU potential.
Short on space? The Garage Advantage
If your lot is small or setbacks are tight, converting your existing garage is often the fastest and easiest way to bypass space restrictions while maximizing your rental yield.
Custom Design or Pre-Approved Plans?
We offer two paths to your dream ADU—each with unique advantages.
Custom-Designed ADU
Your vision, our expertise. We design a completely unique ADU tailored to your lot, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences.
- Unlimited design possibilities
- Optimized for your specific lot
- Premium finishes & features
- Available anywhere in Coachella Valley
Pre-Approved Plans
City-vetted designs that skip the lengthy plan review process. Get building faster with proven floor plans.
- Permits in weeks, not months
- Lower upfront design costs
- Proven, tested floor plans
- Available in select cities
Pre-Approved ADU Plans by City
Select Coachella Valley cities offer official pre-approved ADU plans that dramatically reduce permitting time and costs. Explore the programs below.
Cathedral City
4 plans (468-1,000 sq ft) in Desert Modern and Mediterranean styles.
- 4 Plans
- 2 Styles
Desert Hot Springs
8 plans (384-1,040 sq ft) in Contemporary, Pueblo, Mediterranean, and Spanish.
- 8 Plans
- 4 Styles
Coachella
5 ADU + 1 JADU plans in Spanish Colonial, Desert Modern, and Mission Revival.
- 6 Plans
- 3 Styles
Not building in these cities? Contact us to discuss how these proven floor plans can be adapted for your property in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, or elsewhere.
ADU Cost Calculator
Get a realistic estimate for your ADU project based on size and finish level.
ADU Investment Calculator
Select your ADU size and finish level
Step 1: Choose ADU Size
Step 2: Choose Finish Level
Includes 12% Coachella Valley location factor
Estimates based on 2026 Coachella Valley averages. Your free Site Assessment will provide an accurate fixed-price quote.
Desert Zoning is Complex. We Make it Simple.
Navigating Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and other Coachella Valley jurisdictions requires local expertise. We handle all city permits, HOA approvals, utility connections, and inspections—so you can focus on your investment, not paperwork.
Schedule Your Free ADU Site Assessment
Our team will evaluate your property, discuss your goals, and provide a custom proposal with design options, timelines, and investment projections—at no cost or obligation.