ADU permit process in Fremont, California
Last verified August 29, 2026
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This guide includes the portions of the City permit process that passed our evidence review. Confirm project-specific requirements with the City before submitting.
Where to apply
- Department
- Building and Safety Division
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
Step by step
- 1
Choose standard, preapproved, or legalization route
Review City ADU resources For a preapproved plan, contract with the responsible designer Selected permit route
- 2
Submit Building Permit application
Submit required Building Permit application and applicable project documents Building Permit application
- 3
Submit amnesty forms and pay invoice
Complete amnesty application, checklist and affidavit Email documents to Building and Safety Pay invoice Eligibility for health-and-safety inspection scheduling
- 4
Health and Safety Compliance Inspection
Schedule inspection in Citizen Access Correct identified health-and-safety conditions Inspection findings and required corrections
- 5
Building Permit review
Ensure plans include amnesty inspection corrections when applicable Approved plans or City requirements
- 6
Complete required Building Permit inspections
Complete required inspections Inspection completion
- 7
Legalize amnesty ADU/JADU
Complete plan approval, fees, and required inspections Legalized ADU/JADU
What you need to submit
- Site-specific plans, studies, and engineering
- Substandard Housing Checklist, Affidavit, and evidence of pre-2020 construction
- ADU/JADU Amnesty Request Application
Project-specific next step
Build your Fremont permit report
Choose your ADU type and size to bring the City process, researched permit fees, and early construction budget into one planning report.
Sources for this guide
Additional city reference pages
The official Finance page directly links and labels the current Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The current schedule documents the building application fee, valuation tiers, minimum plan-check and inspection fees, trade-review formula, and permitting technology surcharge.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The official valuation table sets R-3 one- and two-family Type VB new-construction valuation at $210.01 per square foot and provides alternate values for other construction types.
Accessed August 28, 2026