Summary
- Location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- 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.
Included Locations
City
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
3 accepted plans
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