How to Budget for Your ADU: Financing Your ADU From Design through Construction

Whether you’re looking to generate extra income, or make space in your home for a loved one, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can help you support your household as it grows and changes. You have options for financing your ADU — and the City of Boston is ready to help you find out what option is best for you. 

Join the Boston Home Center for a free, virtual workshop on how to create a financing plan for your Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on August 5, 2025 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. City of Boston experts will walk you through the financial side of the ADU process from start to finish. At this workshop, we’ll cover:

• How to assess your financial readiness by examining income, debt, credit, savings, and assets.
• Financing options, including the City’s ADU Financial Assistance Program.
• How to create a budget for your ADU project. 
• How to sustain your ADU with smart planning for ongoing expenses.