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Updated over 1 year ago on . Most recent reply
Backyard shed as a short term rental
I am thinking of building a shed in the backyard for rental purposes. I live in the bay area. If you are knowledgeable about various aspects I need to consider, please do share. The high-level plan is to build a cozy shed with space to sleep and work and have a mini kitchen and toilet and shower. It has its own entrance. Ideally, I would like to rent it out on a short-term basis and if allowed on a long-term basis. If I can't rent it out, I will use it for my personal purposes. This is not an ADU. I dont have the budget for building an ADU.
Is it feasible and possible?
Can a shed have a toilet and shower?
Approximately how much does this project cost? How is the permit process for sheds?
Has anyone done this in the bay area successfully? I am in San Mateo County.
I am confused about parking. I might have to let them parking in the driveway and I park one of ours near the curb. How did you all solve the parking problem? Do short-term renters have a car? They do most likely. I live in a suburb and public transportation is not close by. There is plenty of street parking. I wonder if neighbors are going to resist.
Do I need to get a separate internet connection or upgrade the existing one and share wifi?
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This sounds more like an ADU honestly.
By the time you add everything you need you'll have some money in it.
I'd check on permitting first.