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Guides for Jacksonville Families Considering an ADU

Practical information on costs, qualifications, financing, and what to expect from the process.

Property Guide

Mother-in-Law Suite in Jacksonville FL: What It Costs and What the Code Allows

Most aging-in-place conversations start with a different room. But eventually it comes down to one question: can we actually build on our property? Here's what the code allows and what it costs.

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How We Work

ADU Permit Process in Jacksonville: What to Expect and How Long It Takes

Families don't ask about permits because they care about paperwork. They ask because they want to know when mom can move in. Here's the honest timeline for Duval County.

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Aging in Place

Accessible Bathrooms in Jacksonville: What the Specs Actually Mean

Most aging-in-place conversations start somewhere else — an ADU, a garage conversion. But the bathroom comes up eventually. Here's what the core ADA dimensions mean in practice for Jacksonville homes.

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Cost Comparison

Assisted Living vs. Backyard ADU: The Numbers Every Jacksonville Family Should See

You've toured the facility. You've seen the price sheet. Once you see the actual numbers side by side, the choice gets a lot clearer. We ran the 5-year and 10-year math.

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Property Guide

Is My Jacksonville Property ADU-Ready? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Call

Every week families call us asking if they can build an ADU. The answer is almost always yes — but here are the five questions that determine whether your property qualifies.

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How We Work

What Does 'Turnkey' Actually Mean? How Jax Tiny Homes Handles Every Step

"Turnkey" is one of the most overused words in construction. Here's exactly what we handle — permits, subs, utilities, six city inspections — so you don't lift a finger.

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Financing

How Florida Families Are Using Home Sale Proceeds to Build Instead of Pay Rent

Your parent just sold their home for $400,000. Here's what the math looks like if that money goes into a permanent ADU on your property vs. a facility check.

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