ADU · Miami

ADU Construction in Miami, FL

The highest long-term ROI of any addition.

High-end residential and commercial work under the strictest wind code in the US.

ADUs are the fastest-growing residential category in 2026 for a reason: they pay for themselves. We match you with firms that build to code and to rent, detached, attached, or garage conversion, with the local ordinance know-how that makes or breaks the project.

Typical cost $50,000 – $250,000
Per sq ft $150–$300 / sq ft
Timeline 4 to 8 months
Resale ROI ~41% added appraisal value, plus $1,500–$2,500/mo rent
Cost note Detached 400–800 sq ft: $100k–$250k. Garage conversions: $50k–$120k. Avg build ~$180k.

Miami market

ADU in Miami: what the market looks like

Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code is the toughest in the country. Luxury finishes are common, but impact-rated assemblies are the real cost driver.

Permits in Miami

Miami-Dade HVHZ requires product-approved, impact-rated assemblies, and the firms we match specify NOA-approved products and document them for inspection.

Miami conditions

Building adu for Miami conditions

Miami's lot rules, setbacks, and parking requirements decide what's buildable before any design starts, so the firms we match confirm zoning feasibility on your specific parcel first.

Our standard

What we require from adu construction firms in Miami

  • Detached, attached, and garage-conversion ADUs
  • Built to rent: separate metering and entrances
  • Local ADU ordinance and setback expertise
  • Income-property finish, built to rent well for years

ADU Construction in Miami, FL: your questions

What does adu construction cost in Miami, FL?

Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code is the toughest in the country. For adu construction specifically: Detached 400–800 sq ft: $100k–$250k. Garage conversions: $50k–$120k. Avg build ~$180k. National range: $50,000–$250,000. In Miami, FL, costs land near the national average for urban markets. Use our cost estimator for a scope-adjusted figure.

How long does adu construction take in Miami, FL?

A typical adu construction project runs 4 to 8 months. In Miami, the permit timeline matters as much as the build window: Miami-Dade HVHZ requires product-approved, impact-rated assemblies, and the firms we match specify NOA-approved products and document them for inspection. The firms we match commit the completion date in writing.

What permits does adu construction require in Miami, FL?

Miami-Dade HVHZ requires product-approved, impact-rated assemblies, and the firms we match specify NOA-approved products and document them for inspection.

How do you match adu construction contractors in Miami, FL?

We vet remodeling firms in Miami before the first introduction: license verified, insurance confirmed, references called, complaint history reviewed. You describe the project, we send a short matched list of firms that work in Miami and specialize in adu construction. Free for homeowners.

Get matched for adu construction in Miami.

Tell us about your project. We hand you a short list of vetted local remodelers, free, and stay out of the rest. No phone-blasting, no pressure.