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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Berkeley, California

Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Berkeley, California. Compare plan size, bedrooms, providers, approval status, official source links, permit requirements, and fees.

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked May 4, 2026

Summary

Location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted plans: 13 accepted plans
Providers: 6 providers
Origin programs: 1 program
Plan size range: 340 to 1,110 sq ft
Permit sources: 5 sources

How to use this page

Pick a plan size and bedroom count.
Check whether the plan originated locally or is accepted from another city/county program.
Open the official source.
Confirm current status with the local building department.
Ask the provider what site-specific work, plan licensing, engineering, and utility review are still required.

Accepted Plans

13 plans

Pre-approved

ADORE Crema 660 - 2 V

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Adore Homes
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 660 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

ADORE Horizon 933

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Adore Homes
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 933 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Abodu Studio

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Abodu
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 340 sq ft
Bedrooms: Studio
Bathrooms: 1 bath
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Abodu Two

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Abodu
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 610 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 1 bath
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Abodu Two+

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Abodu
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 800 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Dwell House

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Abodu
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 540 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.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Elmore Bay Charming Home w/ Covered Porch

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Statewide Homes
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 945 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Genesis D400

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Statewide Homes
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 559 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.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Lido

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Statewide Homes
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 1,110 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Millie One One L

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Inspired ADUs
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 622 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.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Modular Millie 2 2 L shape

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Inspired ADUs
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 992 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Last checked: May 4, 2026

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Plan details

Pre-approved

Single Family Studio

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: BeQuall
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 371 sq ft
Bedrooms: Studio
Bathrooms: 1 bath
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.

Plan details

Pre-approved

Type Five - Bright Spacious 1-Bedroom ADU

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Source-backed record Official city source

Provider: Type Five
Origin program: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 547 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.

Plan details

Permit Requirements

19 requirements

Detached

Maximum ADU size (detached new construction, outside Hillside Overlay)

Official city source

1,200 sf

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Attached

Maximum ADU size (attached new construction, outside Hillside Overlay)

Official city source

1,200 sf

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Maximum ADU size (Hillside Overlay, studio/1BR)

Official city source

850 sf

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Maximum ADU size (Hillside Overlay, 2+ BR)

Official city source

1,000 sf

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Junior ADU

Maximum JADU size

Official city source

500 sf interior livable space

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

All

Minimum ADU size

Official city source

190 sf

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Maximum height (detached ADU, outside Hillside Overlay)

Official city source

25 ft

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Maximum height (detached ADU, Hillside Overlay)

Official city source

20 ft

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Attached

Maximum height (attached ADU)

Official city source

25 ft (or existing building height in Hillside Overlay, whichever is lower)

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

All

Minimum side and rear setbacks

Official city source

4 ft

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

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Front setback

Official city source

ADUs permitted within front setback

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Owner-occupancy (ADU)

Official city source

Not required

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Junior ADU

Owner-occupancy (JADU)

Official city source

Required only if JADU shares sanitation facilities with primary unit

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

All

Parking requirement

Official city source

None required for ADUs or JADUs

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Garage conversion

Replacement parking when garage converted

Official city source

Allowed by-right; uncovered space allowed in front setback

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Address assignment

Official city source

Required for ADU (not JADU); $250 non-refundable fee

Source: Residential Additions and Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

All

Eligibility screening

Official city source

ADU Checklist must be completed before building permit submittal

Source: Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist – Single Family
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Detached

Pre-approved design plan check discount

Official city source

50% reduction on building plan check fees when using a pre-approved gallery design without modifications

Source: Pre-Approved Designs for Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: If design changes are made, plan must be submitted as new design under normal permit processing.

All

Quantity limit (single-family lot)

Official city source

1 ADU + 1 JADU

Source: Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist – Single Family
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Not listed in source

Fees

8 fee records

All

Zoning plan check fee

Official city source

$250

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Assessed at building permit submittal.

All

Neighbor noticing fee

Official city source

$500

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Collected with building permit application; notice mailed to tenants/owners of subject and adjacent properties.

All

Notice of Limitation rescission fee

Official city source

$500

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Fee to rescind/replace prior NOL or deed restriction; preparation and notarization by Zoning Officer.

Detached

Address assignment fee (ADU)

Official city source

$250

Source: Residential Additions and Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Non-refundable; required prior to issuance of building permit. JADUs cannot have separate address.

Detached

Building plan check fee (pre-approved design discount)

Official city source

50% of standard plan check fee

Source: Pre-Approved Designs for Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Pre-approved gallery designs qualify for 50% reduction.

All

Building permit fee

Official city source

Based on project valuation

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Use Berkeley fee estimator tool. No impact fees assessed by Land Use Planning.

All

Berkeley Unified School District developer fee

Official city source

Per BUSD fee schedule

Source: Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Required for residential developments greater than 500 sf livable space; proof of payment required before building permit issuance.

Detached

Type Five plan purchase fee

Official city source

$1,000

Source: City of Berkeley ADU Plans Gallery
Last checked: May 4, 2026
Notes: Cost to purchase the locally pre-approved Type Five plan from the designer.

Official Sources

5 sources

Official city source

Pre-Approved Designs for Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley

Publisher: City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Official city source

Residential Additions and Accessory Dwelling Units | City of Berkeley

Publisher: City of Berkeley
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Official city source

City of Berkeley ADU Plans Gallery

Publisher: City of Berkeley (hosted by Community Planning Collaborative / ADU Accelerator)
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Official city source

Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist – Single Family

Publisher: City of Berkeley Land Use Planning Division
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Official city source

Berkeley ADU Information and FAQs

Publisher: City of Berkeley Land Use Planning Division
Last checked: May 4, 2026

Berkeley ADU FAQ

6 answers

Does Berkeley have accepted or pre-approved ADU plans in this directory?

Yes. The current Berkeley, California page lists 13 accepted plans from 6 providers in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Berkeley?

The listed Berkeley plan records range from 340 to 1,110 sq ft. Use the individual plan cards to confirm bedrooms, bathrooms, plan documents, and provider details because some fields are not listed by every official source.

Where do the Berkeley ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 5 official sources in this page's source set, including City of Berkeley, City of Berkeley (hosted by Community Planning Collaborative / ADU Accelerator), and City of Berkeley Land Use Planning Division. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can Alameda County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Berkeley?

The current Berkeley records do not show accepted plans from a separate Alameda County or nearby city program. Treat outside pre-approved plans as unavailable in Berkeley unless an official Berkeley source says they are accepted.

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Berkeley?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Berkeley can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 19 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Berkeley ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 8 fee records and 19 permit requirements for Berkeley. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.