How do I apply for an ADU?
Creation of an ADU will at minimum consist of a Building Permit from the Inspectional Services Department and a Certificate of Fitness (COF) from the Board of Health. ADUs may also consist of a Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and/or Gas Permit.
The City developed an interactive questionnaire, available here, to help guide you through the permit requirements. By answering the questions the system will inform the applicant of the permits required. All these permits are available here on the City's online permitting platform. The result of questionnaire is a "Project" that will group the required applications together for ease of tracking by the applicant.
Homeowners can hire their choice of architects or licensed contractors to design and build an ADU. This link is a good resource to find local builders.