ADU permit guide for Irvine, California

Orange County, California

Use this page for early ADU permit planning in Irvine. 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$4,550 – $35,800
500 sq ft$4,550 – $35,800
749 sq ft$4,550 – $35,800
750 sq ftimpact-fee threshold$4,550 – $35,800
751 sq ft$4,550 – $35,800
1,000 sq ft$4,550 – $35,800
1,200 sq ft$4,550 – $35,800
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Getting the permit

We have not written Irvine’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.
  • Totals do not vary by ADU size for this city, so the size selector will not change the estimate.

Reference pages to verify