Accessory Rental Unit (ARU)
Accessory Rental Units (ARUs) are rapidly becoming popular in Canada, providing homeowners with an excellent opportunity to generate additional income, create affordable housing, and maximize their property’s potential. Whether you call them granny flats, backyard suites, or in-law suites, ARUs offer a flexible and valuable solution for modern living. Traditional ARU construction can be challenging due to high costs, lengthy build times, and complex permitting processes. Container homes from Container Homes Canada offer a streamlined, cost-effective solution, making it easier than ever to add an ARU to your property.
What is an Accessory Rental Unit (ARU)?
An Accessory Rental Unit (ARU), also known as a granny flat, in-law suite, secondary suite, or laneway house, is a self-contained living unit located on the same property as a primary residence. These units typically include a kitchen, bathroom, living area, and separate entrance, providing independent living space for various uses.
Purpose and Benefits Rental Income
ARUs can generate extra income, helping homeowners offset mortgage payments or cover other expenses. Container homes are a great solution for worker accomodation in farms, mining and other remote work camps.
Affordable Housing
They provide affordable housing options for family members, students, or others in need of low-cost living arrangements.
Guest Accommodations
ARUs create a comfortable and private space for visiting family and friends, enhancing your hospitality capabilities.
Home Office or Studio
They offer a dedicated space for work or creative pursuits, allowing for a productive and focused environment.
Why Container Homes are the Perfect Solution for ARUs
Choosing a container home for your ARU comes with numerous benefits: they are more affordable, can be constructed faster, offer customizable designs, are energy-efficient, and have a high rental demand. These advantages make container homes the perfect solution for adding value to your property.
ARU Delivered
Container homes ARUs are modular and can be installed in remote areas like cottages, campgrounds and rural areas.
Low Interest Loans
Affordable Housing Fund offers financial support for the development of new affordable housing through low-interest and/or forgivable loans.
Customization
Customize your ARU for worker accommodation, Airbnb, or rental on your property
Lower Costs
Prefabricated construction of container homes makes them cheaper than traditional construction methods.
Faster ROI
Lower costs mean you pay lower interest and gain equity in your investment much faster. Enjoy a better ROI on rental units.
Higher Potential
ARUs offer high potential for rental income – catering to a range of tenants and locations helping with consistent demand and profit.
Enhance Your Property with a Container ARU
Choosing a container home for your ARU offers numerous advantages, including affordability, quick construction, sustainability, and customization. Plus they are affordable and eligible for low interest loans from Canadian Housing Accelerators. Our high-quality ARUs are designed to meet diverse housing needs, providing a valuable addition to your property or investment portfolio. Explore our models, request a quote, or contact us for a free consultation. Let Container Homes Canada help you create the perfect ARU for your property.