Built-In and Basement Garages

The following explains the difference between a built-in garage and a basement garage.

Built-In Garages

A built-in garage is built into the residence at the first floor or grade level, which has living area above. The following illustrates various built-in garages.

2 Story with built-in garage

Split level with built-in garage

Bi-level with built-in garage

Do not include built-in garage area in the Finished Living Area on the Edit Building Information dialog.

Basement Garage

A basement garage is partially or mostly below grade, with its entrance level with the basement floor.

Help file last modified: 7/26/2018