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Design & Build Your Backyard Home—Without Guesswork

Whether you’re a homeowner unlocking backyard income or a builder streamlining your next project, Ohana Dwellings gives you AI-powered tools to design, price and deliver beautiful ADUs faster than ever.
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How this works:

Step 1

Check Your Lot

Instantly see where an ADU fits and which setbacks apply.
Filter by Features: Narrow down options by square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Instant Site Feasibility Analysis: Input your project address and receive immediate insights on zoning regulations, setback requirements, and allowable ADU sizes based on local jurisdiction guidelines.
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STEP 2

Browse & Choose a Plan

Get expert help to bring your ADU project to life:

Browse plans that match your lot or project portfolio, then invite your team or clients into the design.
Instantly see where an ADU fits and which setbacks apply.
Filter by Features: Narrow down options by square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or architectural style.
Instant Site Feasibility Analysis: Input your project address and receive immediate insights on zoning regulations, setback requirements, and allowable ADU sizes based on local jurisdiction guidelines.
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STEP 3

Customize Your Design

Use our Home Fusion tool to tailor floor plans, finishes and exteriors—perfect for homeowner inspiration and builder value-engineering.
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STEP 4

AI Instant Pricer

Get expert help to bring your ADU project to life:

Get an Instant Price Estimate—Backed by Real Data
No more waiting days for quotes. The AI Instant Pricer calculates real-world construction estimates based on your selected design, location, and materials. Instantly get a ballpark range—including labor, materials, and permitting costs—so you can budget smarter from day one.
STEP 4

Preview in AR

Turn your vision into a reality with expert guidance:

Step Inside Your ADU—Before It's Built
Use your phone or tablet to place a life-size 3D model of your ADU right in your backyard. With our Augmented Reality (AR) preview, you can walk around, peek inside, and experience the design at full scale—just like it’s already there.

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