At YardHomes, we seek to expand housing in Minnesota by adding a new housing option that is needed in our communities.Small, compact, prefab dwellings can be added as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) across 19 cities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, along with Northfield and Duluth. More cities are adding ADU ordinances to their zoning codes or expanding their existing codes each year.ADUs can be used for many purposes, from housing aging parents or adult children to providing additional space for a home office or studio. We can customize unit finishes and fulfill high volume for golf courses, resorts, family cabin compounds, and cluster developments. Additionally, we have a unique program that brings affordable units to low-income renters; learn more about Y-HELP®.If you are in the metro area and want extra space for someone to live in, start by checking your property’s eligibility.

Prefabricated homes (or “prefab”) is a broad term that refers to several different types of buildings. Technically, any home that…
