Summary
- Location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- County-level accepted plans
- 5 accepted plans
- Providers
- 1 provider
- Origin programs
- 1 program
- Plan size range
- 460 to 1,184 sq ft
- Permit sources
- 2 sources
County context
Sacramento County Pre-Approved ADU Plans
Browse official city and county pre-approved ADU plan programs in Sacramento County, California.
Program Overview
This Sacramento County page summarizes source-backed county context for Sacramento County, California. The current export lists 1 city program page in this county and 5 county-level accepted-plan records. County-level plan sources include Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection and County of Sacramento Community Development. Provider names include Laura Miller Design (LMD).
County records may apply only in unincorporated areas or county-administered jurisdictions, so verify the official source before relying on a plan for an incorporated city. County fee and permit data includes 4 fee records and 7 permit requirement records. Missing source fields remain Not listed in source, and directory records do not guarantee permit approval.
Included Locations
City
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
3 accepted plans
County-Level Accepted Plans
5 plans Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 870 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,184 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Permit Requirements
7 requirementsDetached
Eligibility area
Unincorporated Sacramento County only
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Solar PV system required
Required for Models B-Redwood, C-Elderberry, D-Magnolia (all >750 SF). Not required for A1-Laurel/A2-Willow (under 750 SF).
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applicant responsible for PV plans; separate Miscellaneous permit; PV plans can be deferred.
Detached
Plan modifications
No alterations to roof trusses; outside of adding electrical receptacles, lights or switches, plans cannot be modified beyond floor plan options provided (Models A1 and A2)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Plot/Site plan
Required; can be prepared by design professional, contractor, or homeowner; must verify setbacks
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Local fire jurisdiction review
Plans must be submitted to the local fire jurisdiction for review; may require separate permit and fees
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Building codes
2022 California Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Code (energy calcs included)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Application submittal
Submit building permit online via Citizen Access Portal; description must include the model selected (e.g., A1-Laurel)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Fees
4 fee recordsDetached
Shelf Ready ADU plan purchase fee
Free of charge
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- County provides plans free to unincorporated residents (LEAP grant funded).
Detached
PV system permit
Additional cost (separate Miscellaneous permit)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to Models B, C, D.
Detached
Impact fees - ADU under 750 SF
Waived per SB 13
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to A1-Laurel and A2-Willow.
Detached
Impact fees - ADU 750 SF or greater
Apply (amount varies)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to B-Redwood, C-Elderberry, D-Magnolia.
Official Sources
2 sourcesBuilding Permits and Inspection - ADU - Sacramento County
- Publisher
- Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Shelf Ready ADU Plans Now Available - Sacramento County
- Publisher
- County of Sacramento Community Development
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026