Wondering if your community has pre-approved ADU plans? See more details here

Wondering if your community has pre-approved ADU plans? See more details here

A project of the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative

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Build small and make a big difference

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUILD AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY.

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What is Santa Clara ADU?

SUPPORTING ALL OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Santa Clara ADU is a collaborative effort of all Santa Clara cities and Santa Clara County, led by the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative in partnership with the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. These resources support all residents of Santa Clara County through the process of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

ADUs benefit

the community.

loved ones.

your property.

the next generation.

the environment.

Santa Clara County.

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Real ADU Stories

Get to know ADUs by reading stories about what your neighbors are building.

Aditi & Ashwath

Proximity and Privacy for Family

Susan

A Studio Home in the South Bay