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California ADU guides by city

Full directory of California cities with ADU cost data, zoning, and builders. Tiered by data depth.

Tier 1 cities (65)

Cities with both a graded ADU ordinance and 100+ permits issued since 2013 — richest data, most homeowner activity.

Tier 2 cities (193)

Cities with either a graded ordinance or 50+ permits. Standard programmatic coverage.

Tier 3 cities (249)

Cities with limited public data — basic listings only. Contact your local planning department for current ADU rules.