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Oakland ADU guides
Answers for Oakland homeowners, checked against city and state sources as of November 2026.
Guides
Does Oakland have pre-approved ADU plans?
The city's studio, one- and two-bedroom designs.
Read the guideCan I rent my ADU short term in Oakland?
The 30-day minimum and what it means for you.
Read the guideWhat are the ADU rules in Oakland?
State ADU law plus Oakland's process.
Read the guideHow much does an ADU cost in Oakland?
Published Bay Area ranges and Oakland cost drivers.
Read the guideHow long does it take to build an ADU in Oakland?
Permit clocks, construction and what slows things.
Read the guideIs your lot ready for an ADU?
Send your address and a sentence about what you want. We look up the zoning, setbacks and utility routes and reply with the ADU types that fit.
We build in Oakland, CA.