ADU permit cost and fee breakdown in Concord, California
GetYourPermit’s researched permit-fee range for a detached accessory dwelling unit in Concord, with category estimates and direct reference links used in our investigation.
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ADU size
California prohibits development impact fees for ADUs of 750 sq ft or less, so the 749 / 750 / 751 steps are worth comparing.
Estimated total
GetYourPermit researched range at 750 sq ft
$8,265 – $16,603
This estimate combines our fee-schedule research and project-planning experience. Actual charges vary by parcel, plans, valuation, utilities, and outside agencies.
Typical planning amount
$10,796
Modeled at the 600 sq ft reference.
Where the money goes
These are fee components within the permit process, not separate approvals.
- Separate planning / zoning fee$0 – $350
Shown only where the City bills Planning or zoning review as a separate fee.
- Building plan check$3,311 – $4,709
The Building Division’s review of the drawings; part of the Building Permit process.
- Building permit issuance$4,446 – $6,580
The permit issuance charge; where plan check is bundled, the combined amount is carried here.
- Separate trade permits$0 – $450
Shown separately only where electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits are billed outside a combination permit.
- School district fees$275 – $3,000
Possible school-district developer fees based on current thresholds and scope.
- Utility fees$0 – $1,200
Possible water, sewer, electrical, meter, or capacity-related charges.
- Surcharges, taxes & state fees$233 – $314
Percentage surcharges, construction taxes, and State-mandated charges.
The darker segment is the low end of the range; the full bar is the high end.
Published fee references
Plan check
Review of your drawings for code compliance.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General building plan-review fee | Set by City formula | Formula | T3a — Building Division Fees, Resolution 26.6042.1Location: PDF pages 28–29, F.1 General Building Valuation-Based Plan Review FeesConfirms: The current City schedule uses a stepped valuation formula for plan review rather than a flat ADU amount. |
Inspection
Field inspections during construction.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General building inspection fee | Set by City formula | Formula | T3a — Building Division Fees, Resolution 26.6042.1Location: PDF pages 29–30, F.2 General Building Valuation-Based Inspection FeesConfirms: The current City schedule uses a separate stepped valuation formula for required inspections. |
Surcharges, taxes & state fees
Percentage surcharges, construction taxes, and State-mandated charges.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit administrative fee | Set by City formula | Formula | T3a — Building Division Fees, Resolution 26.6042.1Location: PDF page 26, A. Administrative FeeConfirms: The current schedule defines the administrative fee from construction valuation with a stated cap. |
These are estimates, not official fees
Use these figures for early budgeting only. They are not a quote, not a government fee determination, and not legal advice. Actual fees depend on your parcel, your plans, your construction valuation, your utility provider, and the fee schedule in force on the day your permit is issued. Confirm every number with Concord before you commit money.
City reference pages for verification
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