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ADU design and permits in Sacramento

We draw the plans or adapt a pre-approved design, then manage plan check until the permit is issued.

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What goes into a permit set?

A survey-based site plan
Architectural drawings
Structural and energy design
Any planning forms the city requires before building review

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Custom or pre-approved plans?

A pre-approved design is faster to permit when it fits the lot. When it does not, a custom plan avoids forcing the yard to fit the drawing.

How long does review take?

State law caps review at 60 days once an application is complete. The real schedule depends on how quickly corrections are turned around.

Sacramento permit steps

Building permits for ADUs go through the city's online Citizen Portal. The submittal includes the permit application, a hold harmless agreement, an address request and the plans.

Is your lot ready for an ADU?

Send your address and a sentence about what you want. We look up the zoning, setbacks and utility routes and reply with the ADU types that fit.

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