Studio · 20' x 20'
Starting at $191,000
An open studio with a sleeping area, full kitchen, full bath with tub, and stacked washer/dryer.
- 367 sq ft living area
- 24 sq ft covered porch
- Full bath with tub
- Stacked washer/dryer closet
City of Sacramento · Shelf Ready ADU plans
The City drew the plans. We build them.
The City of Sacramento offers three free, pre-approved Shelf Ready ADU plans for lots inside city limits. They meet the 2022 California Residential Code and are all-electric. You still need a builder and a site plan — that's where we come in.
One bedroom · 20' x 30'
Starting at $240,000
A separate bedroom, kitchen with dining area, living room and full bath.
- 559 sq ft living area
- 1 bedroom, 1 bath
- Kitchen with dining area
- Washer/dryer in the hall
Two bedroom · 20' x 40'
Starting at $287,000
Two bedrooms off a central hall, an open kitchen, dining and living area, and a 44 sq ft covered porch.
- 747 sq ft living area
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
- Open kitchen, dining and living
- 44 sq ft covered porch
What "starting at" covers
Starting prices are for the building itself on a straightforward lot. Every lot is different, so we confirm the real number in a written, line-by-line budget after we walk your property.
- The building, slab to final inspection, on a flat lot with normal access
- Fiber-cement lap siding, comp shingle roof, vinyl windows
- Kitchen with quartz counter and appliances, full bath with tub
- Ductless mini-split and heat-pump water heater
- Sewer and water connections up to 50 ft from the main house
Not included
- City permit, plan check, impact and school fees
- Title 24 and HERS testing fees
- The underground electrical feed from your main panel (priced after the walkthrough)
- Sewer or water runs over 50 ft, a sewer pump, or an electrical panel upgrade
- Stucco exterior (the plans' other siding option)
- Grading, retaining walls, tree removal and landscaping
Good to know
These come straight from the City's plan sets. We'll confirm each one for your lot at the walkthrough. Details and downloads are on the City's Shelf Ready plans page.
- Only for lots within the City of Sacramento
- The plans can be mirrored but not otherwise changed
- At least 5 ft from lot lines (one wall option allows closer) and 4 ft from other buildings
- A site plan must be added before you submit
- All property owners sign the City's hold harmless agreement
- All three are under 750 sq ft
Check your lot
Send us your address. We look at setbacks, access, where the sewer and power will run, and which of the three plans fits.
Site plan and permit
The City's plans don't include your site plan — that's the part every lot needs. We coordinate it and the permit submittal with the City.
Written budget
A fixed scope for the building itself, with site work like trenching and utility runs priced from what we see on your lot.
Build and inspect
Slab, framing, roof, utilities, insulation, finishes and the required HERS verifications, through final inspection.
These plans are City-only. We build ADUs across the region from County plans or your own designer's plans:
Have a Sacramento lot? Let's see which plan fits.
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