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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Oakland, California

Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Oakland, 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 Oakland page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Oakland, California, using official records tied to City of Oakland. The current export lists 3 accepted plans from 1 provider; provider names include City of Oakland. The accepted listings are tied to the local Oakland program. Plan records cover 435 to 746 sq ft and studio to 2 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The data export includes 18 permit requirement records and 3 fee records for Oakland. Permit requirement records include Pre-Approved Plan Use - Hold Harmless Agreement, Pre-Approved Plan Modifications, and others. Fee records include Plan/Design Fee for Pre-Approved Plans, Permit Fee Reduction (benefit of pre-approved plans), 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
Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
Accepted plans
3 accepted plans
Providers
1 provider
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
435 to 746 sq ft
Permit sources
7 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

3 plans

Permit Requirements

18 requirements

All

Title 24 Energy Documentation

Official city source

Required at building permit submittal

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Step 4: 'Upload your completed ADU application, a signed hold harmless agreement, your Title 24 Energy Documentation and associated plans and documents.'

Detached

HERS Verification

Official city source

Required for HVAC Cooling/Distribution/Fan systems

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Per pre-approved plan PDFs (2 bedroom): 'HERS Verification required for the HVAC Cooling, HVAC Distribution, & HVAC Fan Systems per T24 Energy Calculation Documentation.'

Fees

3 fee records

All

Plan/Design Fee for Pre-Approved Plans

Official city source

Free download (no plan-purchase fee listed)

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
City of Oakland publishes pre-approved ADU plan PDFs as free downloads; no plan-purchase fee is listed on the official page.

All

Permit Fee Reduction (benefit of pre-approved plans)

Official city source

Reduced permit fee (specific amount not published on page)

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Page lists 'Reduced permits fee' as a benefit but does not specify a dollar amount or schedule.

Official Sources

7 sources

Oakland ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

Yes. The current Oakland, California page lists 3 accepted plans from 1 provider in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Oakland?

The listed Oakland plan records range from 435 to 746 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 Oakland ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 7 official sources in this page's source set, including City of Oakland. 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 Oakland?

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

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Oakland?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Oakland can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 18 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Oakland ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 3 fee records and 18 permit requirements for Oakland. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.