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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Building ADUs, building community.

We are a national leader in creating policies and tools that encourage and accelerate ADU development.

ADU Tools and Services

Supporting homeowners and local staff with practical, engaging resources and policy solutions.

Homeowners get step-by-step resources from start to finish and local staff benefit from streamlined processes, stronger applications, consistent public information, and understanding of state requirements. This results in more ADUs, more efficient workflows, and stronger connections between residents and local government.

ADU Guidebooks with Step-by-Step Guidance

ADU Websites for Homeowners

Process Improvements & Staff Resources

Homeowner & Tenant Case Studies

Community & Industry Outreach

Affordability & Amnesty Studies

Process Summaries & Handouts

Policy Support & Development

Looking for our online ADU tools?

ADU Accelerator is the home for our innovative, user-friendly online ADU platforms. Visit aduaccelerator.org for details about the Calculator, Plans Gallery, and Can I Build Tool.

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You and the team were an absolute pleasure to work with. You made the process seamless. This was a huge project for the County and it is such a huge resource for our residents. Everything down to the organization of the final deliverables is amazing! Can’t thank you enough for being great partners for this development.”

Teresa Hester, Alameda County ADU Resource Center