Are you ready to embark on the journey of creating your very own Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) project? At Modern ADU Plans, we have curated an invaluable list of resources that outline a wide range of information and resources about ADU projects throughout the United States and Canada.

Whether you're a homeowner, builder, designer, or investor, the list below should lead you to some great information to make your project a success. And we will keep updating and adding to this list as we find more helpful information to share.

Canada ADU Resources (Also referred to as Laneway Suites and Garden Suites)

British Columbia

• Accessory Dwelling Units: Case Studies and Best Practices from BC Communities

Alberta

• Secondary Suites – Building Codes

• Secondary Suite Standards

Manitoba

• Municipal Planning Guidelines for Secondary Suites

• Secondary Suites Application Guide

Ontario

• Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House

• Building a Laneway House

Quebec

• ADUs in Quebec: Challenges and Opportunities

• Status report on ADUs in Quebec in 2021

United States ADU Resources

AARP

• All About Accessory Dwelling Units

California

• https://www.aducalifornia.org/

Washington

• City of Seattle: Accessory Dwelling Units 2022 Annual Report