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Building a detached ADU (DADU) in Nashville

By the Nashville Home Projects editorial team · Updated 2026-10-20

DADUs can add rental income or family space.

Steps

  • Confirm your zoning permits a DADU and that the lot is in the Urban Services District or a qualifying overlay or plan
  • One unit must be owner-occupied, and a restrictive covenant is recorded before the permit
  • Check historic or conservation overlays
  • Budget utilities and site work
  • Hire a licensed contractor ($25,000+ projects)
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