# ADU Craft Charlotte > ADU builder in Charlotte, NC: backyard cottages, garage conversions, in-law suites and garage apartments. Design, permits and construction. Licensed and insured. Service area and contact: see https://aducraftcharlotte.com/contact. No phone number is published; requests go through the website form. Prices on this site are published ranges, not quotes. Updated October 2026. ## Main pages - [About ADU Craft Charlotte | ADU Builder in Charlotte, NC](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/about): ADU Craft Charlotte plans, permits and builds ADUs in Charlotte, Matthews, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Pineville, NC. Licensed and insured. - [ADU Builder Service Areas: Charlotte, Matthews, Huntersville](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/areas): ADU service areas around Charlotte, NC: Charlotte, Matthews, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Pineville. Charlotte's ADU rules and what changes in 2027, as of October 2026. - [Free ADU Lot Check | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/contact): Request a free ADU lot check in Charlotte, Matthews, Huntersville, Mint Hill or Pineville, NC. We check your zoning, then visit and send a written, itemized quote. - [Charlotte ADU Guides | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/guides): ADU guides for Charlotte, NC: costs, rent, Charlotte's ADU rules, North Carolina's 2026 ADU law, the Queen City ADU Program and contractor licensing. - [ADU Builder in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/): ADU builder in Charlotte, NC: backyard cottages, garage conversions, in-law suites and garage apartments. Zoning check, design, permits and construction. - [Our ADU Process in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/process): How an ADU project works in Charlotte, NC: lot check, site visit and written, itemized quote, town zoning review, county building permit, construction and inspections. - [ADU Types in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/services): Backyard cottages, garage conversions, in-law suites and garage apartments in Charlotte, NC, compared against the city's ADU size and placement rules as of October 2026. ## Guides - [Can I Build an ADU in Charlotte? UDO Rules (2026)](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/can-i-build-an-adu-in-charlotte): Charlotte ADU rules as of October 2026: one ADU per lot in any district, 40% and 50% size caps, height, setbacks, driveways, owner occupancy and 2027 changes. - [Do I Need a Licensed Contractor for an ADU in NC?](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/do-i-need-a-licensed-contractor-to-build-an-adu-in-north-carolina): North Carolina contractor licensing for ADUs as of October 2026: the $40,000 general contractor threshold under G.S. - [How Much Does an ADU Cost in Charlotte? (2026)](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/how-much-does-an-adu-cost-in-charlotte): ADU costs in Charlotte, NC as of October 2026: published estimates for backyard cottages, garage conversions and attached units, cost per square foot, add-ons and financing. - [How Much Rent Can an ADU Make in Charlotte? (2026)](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/how-much-rent-can-an-adu-make-in-charlotte): ADU rental income in Charlotte, NC as of October 2026: current rents by unit size, what moves ADU rent, renting both units and Queen City ADU Program rent limits. - [North Carolina's 2026 ADU Law Explained | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/what-does-north-carolinas-new-adu-law-change): North Carolina's Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 and ADUs: which cities it covers, the 800 sq ft floor, parking, fees, rentals, exclusions and dates, as of October 2026. - [Charlotte's Queen City ADU Program Explained](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/what-is-the-queen-city-adu-program): Charlotte's Queen City ADU Program: up to $80,000 in forgivable, interest-free ADU financing, who qualifies, rent and tenant limits, and how forgiveness works. ## Services - [ADU Design and Permits in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/adu-design-and-permits): ADU design and permitting in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County towns: town zoning review, county building permits, what the plan set includes, as of October 2026. - [Backyard Cottage ADU Builder in Charlotte, NC](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/backyard-cottage-adu): Backyard cottage ADUs in Charlotte, NC: the 50% size rule, height and setbacks, driveway limits, owner occupancy and cost, as of October 2026. - [Garage Apartment Builder in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/garage-apartment): Garage apartments in Charlotte, NC: the main-house height rule, the 15 ft rear setback for taller accessory buildings, size limits and what the build involves. - [Garage Conversion ADU in Charlotte, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/garage-conversion-adu): Converting a garage into an ADU in Charlotte, NC: detached vs. attached garages, the 40% and 50% size rules, parking and driveways, the work involved and cost. - [In-Law Suite and Attached ADU Builder in Charlotte, NC](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/in-law-suite): In-law suites and attached ADUs in Charlotte, NC: the 40% size cap, the no-interior-access rule, fire separation, aging-in-place options, as of October 2026. ## Areas served - [ADU Builder in Huntersville, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/huntersville): Building an ADU in Huntersville, NC: the 650 sq ft or 50% footprint rule, rear-yard setbacks, driveways, registration and the 2026 state ADU law, as of October 2026. - [ADU Builder in Matthews, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/matthews): Building an ADU in Matthews, NC: why Charlotte's rules do not apply, the 2026 state law's population threshold, what we confirm with the town, and permits. - [ADU Builder in Mint Hill, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/mint-hill): Building an ADU in Mint Hill, NC: town zoning vs. Mecklenburg County building permits, the state law's population threshold, septic and lot issues, as of October 2026. - [ADU Builder in Pineville, NC | ADU Craft Charlotte](https://aducraftcharlotte.com/pineville): Building an ADU in Pineville, NC: the town's 2026 zoning ordinance, how we confirm ADU rules, the state law threshold, permits and small-lot issues.