ADU permit process in Indio, 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 & Safety Division
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
- Contact
- inspection@indio.org
Step by step
- 1
Submit Building Permit application through CSS
Submit permit application online through CSS Use CSS to track and manage the permit Online Building Permit application
- 2
Request Building inspection when permitted work is ready
Notify Building & Safety when work is ready for inspection Schedule through CSS for online applications Be ready at the requested inspection Scheduled inspection or rescheduled inspection
Pre-approved ADU plans
Use Indio’s official page to confirm which designs, site conditions, and supplemental documents qualify. Plan-check timing still depends on the project and city review.
View pre-approved plansProject-specific next step
Build your Indio 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
- CityCity Fees
The official Finance page identifies and directly links the City's Updated Fee Schedule 2026 while retaining prior schedules for comparison.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The official current schedule provides separate valuation-tier formulas for building plan check/processing and building permits, states a July 1, 2026 fee date, and documents its ICC valuation and 3.64% technology-fee rules.
Accessed August 28, 2026