My Garage ConversionsIndependent homeowner resource · California
What can you do with your garage?
Turn your garage into an ADU, living space, bedroom, office, guest suite, gym, or studio. Find out what your garage may be suited for, what issues to look for, and what your project could involve.
Free preliminary assessment · No account needed · Takes about 2 minutes
A preliminary assessment, not a sales pitch
Answer a few questions about your garage and goals. You get a useful, plain-English read on your project before anyone contacts you.
Tell us about your garage
Type, size, attached or detached, and what you want to create — no lookup or account required.
Get a plain-English read
Likely project direction, a complexity indicator, a preliminary cost range, and things to investigate.
Decide your next step
Keep researching, or optionally connect with a local garage conversion professional.
What the assessment considers
Real factors that shape whether a conversion is straightforward or more involved.
Straight talk: this is a preliminary planning tool. It uses your answers to highlight likely considerations and things to investigate. It is not a determination of legal eligibility and is not a substitute for professional or local permitting advice.
Popular garage conversion projects
Different goals, different tradeoffs. Explore what fits your home.
See if your garage is a candidate
Two minutes, plain-English results, and a clear list of what to check next.
Assess My Garage