ADU permit guide for Chula Vista, California

San Diego County, California

Use this page for early ADU permit planning in Chula Vista. A verified local process guide is not available yet, so confirm every step and fee with the city before you submit.

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Estimated permit fees by size

8 fee lines · low to high

ADU sizeEstimated fees
400 sq ft$7,775 – $27,225
500 sq ft$8,175 – $27,725
749 sq ft$9,175 – $28,950
750 sq ftimpact-fee threshold$9,200 – $28,975
751 sq ft$9,200 – $28,975
1,000 sq ft$10,200 – $30,200
1,200 sq ft$11,000 – $31,200
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We have not written Chula Vista’s permit guide yet. The official sources below are the right place to start.

Read before you budget

  • Most fee lines are working estimates rather than verified published city rates. Confirm every line with the city before budgeting.

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