A woman built a $400,000 ADU on her property so her parents can live rent-free
Hana Brown and her husband built a $400,000 accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on their Oregon property to provide rent-free housing for her aging parents. The project reflects a growing trend of multi-generational living arrangements designed to keep families closer together.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the rising popularity of ADUs as a practical solution for families navigating the challenges of elder care and housing affordability.
Hana Brown wanted to give back to her parents with an ADU. Hana Brown Hana Brown wanted her parents to live close to her. She and her husband decided to build an ADU for her parents on their property. The 900-square-foot home has a spacious kitchen, a screened-in porch, and a mudroom. When Hana Brown wants to see if her parents are home, she doesn't have to call them or ring their doorbell. She can just look out her window. Brown's parents live in an ADU in her backyard. After Brown and her husband bought their house in 2020, they decided to add the ADU to their property so her parents could live rent-free. Take a look inside their 900-square-foot home. Hana Brown has always known she could rely on her parents.
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