New Virginia Law: Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2292.3 — legislation passed that may allow homeowners on single-family lots to add an ADU starting July 1, 2027

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A new Virginia law just turned your home from a monthly liability into a cash-flowing asset

What this means for homeowners

Convert unused space into monthly rental income
ADUs can add thousands in equity on day one
Build long-term rental income without buying another property

Northern Virginia homeowners only · Free · No obligation

Average monthly rental income
$1,600/ month
Based on current 1BR rental market data in Prince William, Loudoun, and Stafford counties
Estimated home value increase
$100K+avg
ADUs add meaningful equity from day one. Based on comparable high-demand suburban markets. Individual results vary.
Typical payback period
4–6years
Basement conversion at ~$80K cost, ~$1,400/month rent. Rental income alone can cover the full investment.

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2292.3 (eff. July 1, 2027): Permits must be approved if state criteria are met — no discretionary zoning approvals or hearings required in most cases. Read the full law →

ADU options

Three ways to unlock your property's potential

Every home is different. We assess your property and identify which ADU type fits your lot, budget, and income goals.

basement unit
Most popular
Basement conversion

Transform an unfinished basement into an independent rental unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath. Lowest cost, fastest path to income.

$60–100KTypical cost
$1,200–1,600Est. rent/mo
4–5 yrsPayback
above-garage unit
High value
Above-garage unit

A full apartment above your existing garage. Private entrance, minimal disruption to your home, strong rental demand from tenants.

$80–140KTypical cost
$1,400–1,800Est. rent/mo
5–6 yrsPayback
— — backyard — — detached cottage
Maximum privacy
Detached cottage

A standalone structure in your backyard. Most desirable for tenants, commands premium rents, adds the most long-term home value.

$150–220KTypical cost
$1,600–2,200Est. rent/mo
6–8 yrsPayback
The process

How it works

From feasibility through tenant placement, we coordinate every step. Most homeowners spend fewer than five hours total on the entire process.

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Free consultation

We assess your property, identify which ADU type fits your lot, and give you a realistic cost and income projection for your specific county.

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Design & permits

We coordinate design using pre-approved plans and navigate the new Virginia ADU permit process. Permits must be approved if state criteria are met — no discretionary hearings required in most cases.

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Construction coordination

We manage the contractor relationship, oversee quality, and keep your project on timeline. You're kept informed without being involved in the details.

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Tenant & management

Our licensed property management partner handles marketing, tenant screening, leasing, and ongoing management. Your ADU generates income from day one.

Why us

We know this law inside and out

Most ADU services are general contractors with a website. We're built specifically around Virginia's new ADU law, with the legal and real estate knowledge to navigate it properly on your behalf.

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Deep legal knowledge

Our founder is a DC-licensed attorney and Virginia-licensed realtor who has studied the new Virginia ADU law in detail — including exactly which counties it unlocks and what localities can and cannot require.

County-specific expertise

We focus exclusively on the Northern Virginia counties the new law unlocks — Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford, and Spotsylvania. We won't take on a project we can't permit.

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Aligned incentives

We earn ongoing property management fees only when your ADU is rented. Our long-term success depends entirely on the quality of work we deliver on your project.

Get ahead of the 2027 rush

The law takes effect July 1, 2027. Demand for ADU construction will be immediate and intense. Homeowners who plan now will move first — and start generating rental income before others have broken ground.

Join our waitlist to be among the first contacted when we open consultations. We'll walk you through what's possible under the new law and give you real numbers on cost, timeline, and income potential.

Serving Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford & Spotsylvania
Free consultation · No obligation · No pressure

NOVA ADU does not offer legal or tax advice.

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We'll email you when consultations open ahead of the July 2027 launch. We look forward to talking with you.

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