Tag: accessory dwelling unit

8 Oct 2026

Mother-in-Law Suite vs Backyard ADU in Chattanooga: Which Path Fits Your Lot?

A parent needs to move closer. An adult child is coming home. A caregiver needs a place to stay. However it starts, most families we talk to land on the same question: mother-in-law suite vs. ADU, which one makes sense

1 Oct 2026

Garage Conversion to ADU in Chattanooga: Parking, Code, and 2026 Cost Reality

A garage looks like the easy way to add a second dwelling in Chattanooga. The walls, roof, and slab are already there, and the driveway is too. But “just finish the garage” undersells the job. A garage was built for