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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Sacramento, California

Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Sacramento, 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 Sacramento page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Sacramento, California, using official records tied to City of Sacramento and City of Sacramento (Sacramento City Express). The current export lists 3 accepted plans from 1 provider; provider names include City of Sacramento - Community Development Department. The accepted listings are tied to the local Sacramento program. Plan records cover 367 to 747 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 17 permit requirement records and 5 fee records for Sacramento. Permit requirement records include Maximum size - Detached ADU, Maximum total detached ADU sq ft per lot, and others. Fee records include Shelf Ready ADU plan purchase fee, Impact fees - ADU under 750 SF, 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
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
Accepted plans
3 accepted plans
Providers
1 provider
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
367 to 747 sq ft
Permit sources
10 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

17 requirements

Detached

Solar PV plans

Government PDF

Required for the 2-bedroom (747 SF) Shelf Ready model only; not required for studio (367 SF) and 1BR (600 SF) per Energy Code Exception 2

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Not listed in source

Fees

5 fee records

Official Sources

10 sources

Sacramento ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

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

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Sacramento?

The listed Sacramento plan records range from 367 to 747 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 Sacramento ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 10 official sources in this page's source set, including City of Sacramento and City of Sacramento (Sacramento City Express). Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

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

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

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Sacramento?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Sacramento can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 17 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Sacramento ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 5 fee records and 17 permit requirements for Sacramento. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.