06/12/2026
One of the hottest trends right now is expanding square footage into the garage or beyond, making room for live-in parents, or house hacking with new rental income. Here are your options:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — also called granny flats, in-law suites, or backyard cottages — have become one of the smartest ways Chattanooga homeowners are adding space, income, and flexibility to their properties. Since the city’s ADU ordinance took effect in 2022 (and Hamilton County u...