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ADU Buildout

Zoning feasibility, build cost band, rent uplift, payback period for a Treasure Valley accessory dwelling unit.

source ATTOM property· manual zoning v1· last reviewed 2026-05-09

Inputs

Treasure Valley jurisdiction.
200–1,200 typical.
Detached costs more; garage conversion least.

Results

Zoning
Allowed
Per Boise's 2023 Modern Zoning Code (Module 5). Permitted in most residential zones.
Build cost (mid)
$221,375
$177,100$281,750 range
Monthly rent
$1,365
Local $/sqft benchmark
Payback
13.5 yrs
Cost / annual rent
Source: https://www.cityofboise.org/programs/zoning-code-rewrite/