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        "text": "An ADU is a self-contained dwelling with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance, while a room addition expands your existing home’s living area without full independent facilities. ADUs often have specific zoning, parking, and utility rules that don’t apply to standard additions.\n\nIf you’re thinking about rental income or a separate living space for family, an ADU may offer more flexibility and value—but it typically has more regulatory steps. A simple room addition can be more straightforward when independence isn’t required.\n\nKey factors:\n- Intended use: rental income, guest suite, or extra living space\n- Zoning rules about ADUs, size limits, and parking\n- Utility metering, privacy, and access considerations\n- Relative cost, complexity, and timeline\n\nClarify how you want to use the new space over the next 5–10 years. Then ask your contractor to prepare high-level scenarios for both an ADU and a traditional addition so you can compare cost, complexity, and long-term flexibility side by side."
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