Converting a Single Family to a Multi Family Home - Advice?

[Kristin Caras]

Does anyone have any experience converting a Single Family home to a Multi Family, like converting a basement or garage that has a separate entrance and running utilities to the new unit for a bathroom and kitchen? Any advice or cost estimates if you've done something similar would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Matthew Irish-Jones]

@Kristin Caras yes you need to start with the local municipalities.  That is normally the building dept in your local jurisdiction.  You need to know what the local laws are for adding living space or re-zoning a home.