Unit Legalization

What it costs

$25,000
Per unit. Everything from the first site visit to final approval — the inspection, as-built plans, engineer review, the city's ADU permit and plan check fees, and the submittal. Paid in thirds, with your $100 report credited against the first payment.

*Corrective construction and its related permit costs are separate.

More than one unit

First unit
$25,000
Second unit
$15,000
Third and beyond
$10,000 each

Included

  • The confidential third-party code inspection
  • Architect's review, measurements and drawings
  • The city's ADU permit and plan check fees for the legalization
  • As-built plans, engineer review and the AB 2533 checklist
  • Permit application and submittal
  • Managing the city and its inspectors to C of O
  • Your $100 Unit Report, credited back

Not included

  • Corrective construction, and the permits that go with it. We can't price what the city hasn't asked for yet. We estimate the range in your report and quote it once the scope is known — and you're free to hire anyone you like.
  • Coastal zone. May incur an additional fee due to coastal development permits.

How you pay

At engagementOne third
When the city approves the permitOne third
At final sign-off (C of O)One third
There are no impact fees and no connection or capacity charges on a pre-2020 unit. The statute prohibits them. — Gov. Code § 66311.7(e)

Start with the report.

One hundred dollars, one site visit, one page back. Credited against the fee if you proceed.

Start a Unit Report