Property information
Address, parcel number, city or county, zoning source, permit history, and special map areas.
Free homeowner checklist
ADU Permit Readiness Checklist.
Use this checklist to gather property records, photos, measurements, owner decisions, specialist needs, and permit responsibilities before paying for plans.
A general planning guide. Your property may need additional checks.
Choose a format
No email required.
Read it online or download the six-page PDF.
Mark each item
- Known
- You have a useful record or current project information.
- Unknown
- The information may matter, but you do not have it yet.
- Verify
- A site visit, city or county, title company, surveyor, utility, or specialist must confirm it.
Readiness review
Check for missing information before drawings begin.
This is a practical starting framework, not an exhaustive eligibility screen. It helps you see whether you need online records, a remote review, a site visit, a specialist, or permit drawings.
What is already built
Existing house and garage, dimensions, photos, visible utilities, and possible unpermitted work.
The ADU you want
Detached, attached, garage conversion, or Junior ADU; intended size, use, access, and decision-maker.
Specialists
Engineer, energy specialist, surveyor, soils or civil engineer, fire consultant, utility specialist, or other required professional.
Permit responsibilities
Who reviews the project, who submits, which fees are separate, who responds to comments, and what remains unknown.
Budget and timing
Construction budget range, owner decisions, specialist costs, desired start, and time for city or county review.
Choose a next step
Use the checklist to identify the decision you need.
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