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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Merced, California

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

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked Aug 17, 2026

Program Overview

This Merced page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Merced, California, using official records tied to City of Merced. The current public dataset lists 3 accepted plans from 1 provider; provider names include City of Merced Pre-Approved ADU Program. The accepted listings are tied to the local Merced program. Plan records cover 498 to 1,190 sq ft and 2 bedrooms to 3 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The public dataset includes 1 permit requirement record and 1 fee record for Merced. Permit requirement records include Site-specific permit review. Fee records include Published plan-set cost. 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
Merced, Merced County, California, USA
Accepted plans
3 accepted plans
Providers
1 provider
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
498 to 1,190 sq ft
Permit sources
1 source

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

1 requirement

Use of a city or city accepted pre approved plan

Site-specific permit review

Official city source

Required

Last checked
Aug 17, 2026
Notes
Pre-approval streamlines plan review but does not replace parcel-specific planning, zoning, structural, utility, fire, energy, or permit review.

Fees

1 fee record

Official Sources

1 source

Merced ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

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

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Merced?

The listed Merced plan records range from 498 to 1,190 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 Merced ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 1 official source in this page's source set, including City of Merced. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can Merced County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Merced?

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

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Merced?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Merced can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 1 permit requirement to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Merced ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 1 fee record and 1 permit requirement for Merced. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.