These states will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard [Video]

A growing focus on sustainability and affordability has made tiny homes increasingly popular in the US.

For eco-conscious Americans, they represent a tangible way to reduce their ecological footprint.

Many others see them as a budget-friendly alternative to traditional housing and a means to increase the housing supply, while some homeowners build them on their property to earn extra income and pay down debt.

If you’ve looked into building a tiny home in your backyard, you’ve probably discovered what many have: While they may save you money in the long run, they can be expensive to build.

These backyard homes, called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing units that can range from 150 square feet to about 1,200 square feet, depending on where you live.

The average cost of a unit can run from $100,000 to $300,000. Then there’s also the cost of the permit. In California, where most backyard homes are being built, ADU building permits cost …