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BEFORE YOU BEGIN DESIGNING YOUR ADU, you need to know what you’re allowed to build. We will help you navigate the state and local laws that apply to your property.

YOUR BUDGET IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR ADU PROJECT. You will need to balance design with what you can afford, but also consider potential rental income.  Assess your finances early on, after you’ve learned what you can build and before you hire and start working with a design team. 

ONCE YOU HAVE A SENSE OF WHAT YOU WANT TO BUILD, know what you can build, and have estimated your budget,  you can start designing your ADU, which begins with design inspiration and ends with permit-ready plans.

THE PERMITTING PROCESS CAN BE STRAIGHT-FORWARD if you are prepared and understand what to expect. You should have an idea of how the process works from your conversations with planning staff, and your designer should be familiar as well. Permitting starts with an application package and ends with a building permit, which allows you to start construction.

PERMIT IN HAND, YOU’RE READY TO BREAK GROUND and see your project become a reality! From site preparation to passing your final inspection, you’ll stay in touch with your contractor and make final decisions about project details.

AFTER YOUR FINAL INSPECTION, YOUR ADU IS READY FOR MOVE-IN! This might be you, a friend, a family member, or a tenant. There are many benefits to sharing your property with a tenant, but renting also comes with many responsibilities – make sure you have a good sense of the laws governing rental agreements and think about the issues that might arise from welcoming a new neighbor into your space.