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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Louisville, Kentucky

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

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked Aug 19, 2026

Program Overview

This Louisville page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Louisville, Kentucky, using official records tied to Louisville Metro Government and ADUplans. The current public dataset lists 8 accepted plans from 3 providers; provider names include Dana Tinsley - Imagine This, Studio Mayo Architecture & Construction, and Studio Co + Hab. The accepted listings are tied to the local Louisville program. Plan records cover 450 to 760 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 public dataset includes 2 permit requirement records and 1 fee record for Louisville. Permit requirement records include Site plan and Building permit. Fee records include Pre-approved plan 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
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Accepted plans
8 accepted plans
Providers
3 providers
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
450 to 760 sq ft
Permit sources
12 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

8 plans

Permit Requirements

2 requirements

All

Site plan

Official source

Required with the building-permit application and must accurately show ADU placement.

Last checked
Aug 19, 2026
Notes
Pre-approved construction documents do not resolve site placement.

Fees

1 fee record

Official Sources

12 sources

Louisville ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

Yes. The current Louisville, Kentucky page lists 8 accepted plans from 3 providers in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Louisville?

The listed Louisville plan records range from 450 to 760 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 Louisville ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 12 official sources in this page's source set, including Louisville Metro Government and ADUplans. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can Jefferson County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Louisville?

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

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Louisville?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Louisville can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 2 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Louisville ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 1 fee record and 2 permit requirements for Louisville. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.