Community Center
ADU Education in Your Language
Free ADU videos and guides for every community we serve
California’s ADU laws open the door for every homeowner — so we teach them in the languages our communities speak. Pick your language below for videos that explain ADU costs, permits, and how to get started.
Choose your language
Start here
New to ADUs? These three guides explain the essentials — costs, permits, and pre-approved plans:
What does an ADU cost?
Real California price ranges by ADU type: garage conversions, attached and detached ADUs, with no surprises.
The permit process
Step by step: how an ADU permit works in California, how long it takes, and what the city reviews.
Pre-approved plans
Cities with already-approved ADU plans that can cut months of waiting and lower your project cost.
Free consultation — we check your address at no cost
Want to know if your property qualifies for an ADU? We check your address free and tell you what can be built, with no obligation.
Call 888-627-1131 Request your free checkADU Cities is a service of Mars Construction Industries Corp, Lic. CSLB #1138550.