ADU Permit Guide
ADU permits involve some of the most complex requirements in residential construction — from zoning compliance and setback calculations to utility connections and fire separation. PermitMagic breaks it down by city so nothing gets missed.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permit requirements, fees, and checklists by city. Generate your submission-ready permit packet.
Common Requirements
Most jurisdictions require the following for a adu permit:
Specific requirements vary by jurisdiction. Always verify with your local permitting authority.
ADU Permits by City
Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
Glendale, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
California
Anaheim, California
Bakersfield, California
Chula Vista, California
Fremont, California
Fresno, California
Irvine, California
Long Beach, California
Los Angeles, California
Modesto, California
Oakland, California
Riverside, California
Sacramento, California
San Bernardino, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
San Jose, California
Santa Ana, California
Stockton, California
Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Florida
Hialeah, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Orlando, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New York
New York, New York
Rochester, New York
North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Texas
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Dallas, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Garland, Texas
Houston, Texas
Irving, Texas
Laredo, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Plano, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Washington
Seattle, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Generate your ADU permit packet
Search your city above, answer a few project questions, and get a submission-ready permit packet tailored to your jurisdiction.
Find Your CityNo account required · Free to get started