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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Santa Clara, California

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

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked Aug 11, 2026

Program Overview

This Santa Clara page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Santa Clara, California, using official records tied to City of Santa Clara. The current public dataset lists 2 accepted plans from 2 providers; provider names include Basically Homes LLC and Framework First, Inc.. The accepted listings are tied to the local Santa Clara program. Plan records cover 499 to 660 sq ft and 1 bedroom to 2 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The public dataset includes 3 permit requirement records and 1 fee record for Santa Clara. Permit requirement records include Site eligibility, Streamlined review target, and others. Fee records include Private plan/provider 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
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Accepted plans
2 accepted plans
Providers
2 providers
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
499 to 660 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

2 plans

Permit Requirements

3 requirements

Site specific

Site eligibility

Official city source

The City program excludes specified flood, historic, and other constrained sites and retains zoning review.

Last checked
Aug 11, 2026
Notes
Not listed in source

All

Streamlined review target

Official city source

The City describes a 10-business-day review target for eligible pre-approved plan applications.

Last checked
Aug 11, 2026
Notes
Not listed in source

Site specific

Site and utility documents

Official city source

Site plan, utilities, energy and solar documents, and allowed modification review remain required.

Last checked
Aug 11, 2026
Notes
Not listed in source

Fees

1 fee record

Official Sources

1 source

Santa Clara ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

Yes. The current Santa Clara, California page lists 2 accepted plans from 2 providers in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Santa Clara?

The listed Santa Clara plan records range from 499 to 660 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 Santa Clara ADU plan records come from?

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

Can Santa Clara County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Santa Clara?

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

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Santa Clara?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Santa Clara can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 3 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Santa Clara ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 1 fee record and 3 permit requirements for Santa Clara. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.