New Preapproved ADU Program

The City is now preapproving plans for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that are submitted by designers, architects, builders, and other qualified professionals. Design professionals can use their preapproved ADU plans throughout Fremont with expedited plan review timelines and lower permitting costs. Having their ADU plans preapproved by the City is a great way to ensure that their future clients can move through the permitting process quickly and smoothly.

For homeowners, hiring a designer who has a preapproved ADU plan will soon be the quickest way to construct an ADU on their property. For more information, including how design professionals can apply for preapproval and how homeowners can get notified when preapproved plans become available, please visit the City's Preapproved ADU Program webpage.