1 bedroom
L-shaped one-bedroom
1 bed1 bath
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ADU design-build · AnaheimADUs in Anaheim
Anaheim has one of the fastest ADU paths in Orange County: choose a pre-approved design, and a qualified home can complete review in a few days.
What applies to your lot
Building an ADU in Anaheim
Who approves your ADU
City of Anaheim: Planning and Building review ADUs, with a standard path and the ADU Express path. State law applies everywhere: a decision within 60 days of a complete application, no public hearing, and at least 800 sq ft with 4 ft side and rear setbacks.
ADU Express
With a pre-approved detached ADU from the city catalog, qualified single-family properties can complete the ADU review in 1 to 3 days, according to the city.
A pre-approved catalog
Each plan set in the catalog lists the extra reports or documents needed for a full submittal, so nothing is a surprise.
Standard path when needed
If your lot does not qualify for ADU Express, or you want a custom design, the standard review still applies, within the state 60-day limit.
California law, everywhere
The rules every city must respect
800 sq ft
Every city must allow at least an 800 sq ft detached ADU with 4 ft setbacks.
4 ft
Maximum side and rear setback for a new detached ADU.
750 sq ft
No impact fees up to this size.
60 days
To approve or deny a complete application, without a hearing.
Ideas for your lot
Plans that suit Anaheim lots
2 bedrooms
Compact two-bedroom
2 beds1 bath
2 bedrooms
L-shaped family two-bedroom
2 beds2 baths
FAQ
ADU questions in Anaheim
Who approves an ADU in Anaheim?
The City of Anaheim, in Orange County.
Does my home qualify for ADU Express?
Only certain single-family properties do. We check your lot against the city criteria before you pick a plan.
Do you come to my property?
Yes. The visit is free: we look at the lot, the access and the utilities, then give you a realistic estimate.
Free feasibility call
Book a free 15-minute feasibility call
A project lead reviews your address, tells you what your lot can hold and gives you a first look at your financing eligibility.
What you get
- Free, with no obligation
- A clear answer on what your lot can hold
- A first look at financing eligibility, by phone or at your property
- A site visit only if it makes sense
Prefer to talk now? (424) 448-4895
Email: [email protected]
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Service areas
Serving homeowners across Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the South Bay and Orange County, within about 40 miles of Paramount. Farther on request.
Service areas
ADU rules, city by city
Permits, fire and coastal zones, pre-approved plans: see what applies in the 36 cities we serve.
Central Los AngelesSan Fernando ValleyThousand OaksSimi ValleyParamountWest AdamsMid-CityCulver CityLong BeachDowneyWhittierNorwalkTorranceInglewoodComptonCarsonAnaheimSanta AnaIrvineHuntington BeachPasadenaGlendaleBurbankRialto (on request)Garden GroveOrangeFullertonCosta MesaNewport BeachTustinSherman OaksEncinoVan NuysWoodland HillsNorthridgeCalabasas