Sacramento
Three free shelf-ready designs
All-electric studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom plans. Verify the applicable building-code edition before submitting.
Open official plan resource ↗Read the local guide ↗California / Local ADU planning
Your ADU,
in Sacramento.
Free city plan options and a practical route from feasibility to construction.
The local starting point
Compare the city’s shelf-ready plans with a custom design, and confirm which code edition and site documents your submission needs.
1 jurisdiction guides3 provider records
Start with the right permit office
Find your local guide.
Sacramento city guide and first-party provider research. County and surrounding-city regulations need separate checks.
Explore the design options
Local plan programs.
A standard design still needs site-specific work. Program participation does not verify a builder’s current license.
Make a useful shortlist
Explore ADU providers.
Company websites and public permits provide different kinds of evidence. Listings are research starting points; confirm service area, credentials and availability directly.
Get ready for the first conversation
A clearer scope.
A more useful quote.
Build a budget with your own local estimates, then compare providers on design, site work, utilities and permit responsibilities.
Build your budget ↗Before you hire
Use the quote comparison checklist ↗California CSLB contractor lookup ↗Check the relevant professional board for architects and other separately licensed services.