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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

Program Overview

This Berkeley page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Berkeley, California, using official records tied to City of Berkeley, City of Berkeley (hosted by Community Planning Collaborative / ADU Accelerator), and City of Berkeley Land Use Planning Division. The current export lists 13 accepted plans from 6 providers; provider names include Adore Homes, Abodu, Statewide Homes, and others. The accepted listings are tied to the local Berkeley program. Plan records cover 340 to 1,110 sq ft and studio to 3 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The data export includes 19 permit requirement records and 8 fee records for Berkeley. Permit requirement records include Maximum ADU size (detached new construction, outside Hillside Overlay), Maximum ADU size (attached new construction, outside Hillside Overlay), and others. Fee records include Zoning plan check fee, Neighbor noticing fee, and others. When a source did not publish a value, the page keeps that field as Not listed in source instead of filling a blank.

Use these listings as a starting point for matching a plan to a property. Source links, checked dates, acceptance notes, and provider records are shown so you can verify whether a plan remains accepted locally, what site-specific review remains, and whether local fees, plan licensing, or provider terms apply. A listing in this directory does not guarantee permit approval for a specific parcel.

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

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

Accepted Plans

13 plans

Permit Requirements

19 requirements

Fees

8 fee records

All

Berkeley Unified School District developer fee

Official city source

Per BUSD fee schedule

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Required for residential developments greater than 500 sf livable space; proof of payment required before building permit issuance.

Official Sources

5 sources

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.