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All 50 States + D.C. · 2026

ADU Cost Guides for Every State

Real construction cost data, permit requirements, ADU laws, and rental ROI — researched and updated for 2026. Select your state to see city-by-city breakdowns.

50State guides
$55K–$650KNational cost range
June 2026Last updated
Jump to region:
West Coast Southwest Mountain Hawaii / Alaska South Midwest Northeast

West Coast

3 states
California
$150K–$600K+
AB 2221 · Streamlined permits
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Oregon
$140K–$380K
HB 2001 · ADUs by right
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Washington
$150K–$420K
Statewide ADU law
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Southwest

5 states
Arizona
$150K–$420K
Strong Phoenix market
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Nevada
$140K–$260K
Las Vegas & Reno growth
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New Mexico
$72K–$255K
Mild climate · Low frost
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Utah
$150K–$300K
Fastest-growing state
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Colorado
$160K–$340K
Strong Denver market
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Mountain / Plains

7 states
Idaho
$150K–$290K
Boise boom market
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Montana
$170K–$340K
HB 382 (2023) · ADUs by right
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Wyoming
$78K–$485K
No state income tax
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North Dakota
$68K–$228K
48–60" frost · Low labor
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South Dakota
$66K–$222K
No state income tax
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Nebraska
$140K–$280K
Omaha & Lincoln markets
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Kansas
$62K–$218K
Among lowest costs nationally
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Pacific / Non-Contiguous

2 states
Hawaii
$185K–$650K
Act 39 (2022) · Ohana units
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Alaska
$145K–$520K
Extreme climate costs
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South

12 states
Texas
$90K–$340K
Fast growth · No frost
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Florida
$110K–$400K
Hurricane code reqs
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Georgia
$85K–$240K
Strong Atlanta market
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North Carolina
$140K–$255K
Charlotte & Raleigh growth
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South Carolina
$72K–$255K
Charleston coastal premium
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Tennessee
$80K–$250K
Low permit fees
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Virginia
$220K–$340K
Strong NoVA market
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Alabama
$60K–$205K
Huntsville tech corridor
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Mississippi
$55K–$188K
Lowest costs in South
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Arkansas
$58K–$198K
Fayetteville growth
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Louisiana
$68K–$238K
NOLA carriage house tradition
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Oklahoma
$80K–$150K
City-by-city rules · No state ADU law
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Midwest

10 states
Illinois
$150K–$350K
Chicago metro demand
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Ohio
$120K–$230K
Below-avg labor costs
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Michigan
$150K–$300K
Ann Arbor university market
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Indiana
$120K–$230K
IU & Purdue markets
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Wisconsin
$150K–$300K
Madison university market
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Minnesota
$140K–$280K
Twin Cities strong market
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Iowa
$110K–$220K
Iowa City university demand
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Missouri
$85K–$220K
KC & St. Louis markets
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Kentucky
$80K–$250K
Louisville & Lexington
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West Virginia
$55K–$188K
WVU Morgantown market
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Northeast

12 states
New York
$280K–$520K
NYC metro premium
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New Jersey
$90K–$380K
NYC proximity · Path transit
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Pennsylvania
$130K–$290K
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
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Massachusetts
$250K–$480K
Boston market · ADUs by right
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Connecticut
$85K–$360K
PA 21-29 · ADUs by right
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Maryland
$95K–$380K
DC metro demand
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Washington D.C.
$168K–$580K
Federal employment anchor
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Vermont
$90K–$322K
Act 47 (2023) · ADUs by right
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New Hampshire
$92K–$335K
Boston commuter belt
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Maine
$88K–$318K
LD 2003 (2022) · ADUs by right
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Rhode Island
$92K–$338K
ADU Reform Act (2022)
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Delaware
$82K–$295K
No sales tax · Philly proximity
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