ADU permit guide for Fresno, California
Fresno County, California
City of Fresno Planning and Development Department reviews local ADU permits through Accela Citizen Access. Use this page to plan the local process and the fee questions to verify before you submit.
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Estimated permit fees by size
17 fee lines · low to high
| ADU size | Estimated fees |
|---|---|
| 400 sq ft | $23,075 – $82,275 |
| 500 sq ft | $23,925 – $83,325 |
| 749 sq ft | $26,075 – $85,975 |
| 750 sq ftimpact-fee threshold | $26,075 – $85,975 |
| 751 sq ft | $26,125 – $85,975 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $28,225 – $88,625 |
| 1,200 sq ft | $29,975 – $90,725 |
Getting the permit
- Department
- City of Fresno Planning and Development Department
- Where to apply
- Accela Citizen Access
- Typical timeline
- State law requires the city to approve or deny a complete ADU application within 60 days when an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling is on the lot; using a pre-approved plan is intended to shorten plan check by skipping custom design review.
Read before you budget
- Most fee lines are working estimates rather than verified published city rates. Confirm every line with the city before budgeting.
- Some fee items appear more than once, so category totals may double count.