Vivienda

Build an ADU with Vivienda

We design, permit and build your ADU with our partners, the same people who build our homes. One contract and one person to call, from the first visit to the final inspection.

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Prices, built and finished

Plan 400, 400 sq ft
[$x–$y]
Plan 550, 550 sq ft
[$x–$y]
Plan 750, 750 sq ft
[$x–$y]
Backyard office, under 120 sq ft
[$x–$y]

Includes design, permits and building. Utility connections and site work are priced after the visit.

What we take care of

You choose the plan and finishes. We handle everything else.

  • DesignA plan sized to your property, or a city pre-approved plan if one fits.
  • PermitsWe prepare and submit the drawings and answer the city’s corrections.
  • BuildingOur partners build on site, with every part planned and cut ahead of time.
  • UtilitiesWater, sewer and power connections, and any panel upgrade.
  • InspectionsWe meet every inspector, through the final sign-off.

Three plans to start from

Each can be changed to fit your property. Footprints drawn to the same scale.

  • Plan 400

    Studio, 1 bath

    400 sq ft · 20 × 20 ft

    [$x–$y]

  • Plan 550

    1 bed, 1 bath

    550 sq ft · 22 × 25 ft

    [$x–$y]

  • Plan 750

    2 bed, 2 bath

    750 sq ft · 25 × 30 ft

    [$x–$y]

Something smaller? Backyard offices and pods

From first visit to move-in

  1. Week 1

    Site visit

    We measure, check the utilities and confirm what fits.

  2. [x] weeks

    Design and price

    Your plan, your finishes and a fixed price in writing.

  3. Up to 60 days

    City permit

    State law gives the city 60 days to decide on a complete application.

  4. [x] months

    Building

    Foundation, framing, systems and finishes.

  5. [x] weeks

    Final inspection

    The city signs off and the ADU is ready to live in.

City fees on an ADU up to 750 sq ft

Under state law, the city can’t charge impact fees on an ADU up to 750 sq ft, and school fees don’t apply up to 500 sq ft. We show every fee that does apply in your price.

Get a quote

We reply within two business days to book a site visit.

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Built by our partners under contractor license [CSLB #]. We’ll contact you about this project only.