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ADU permit process in Los Gatos, 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 Division
Permit portal
City Online Portal System
Contact
408-354-6876Building@LosGatosCA.gov

Step by step

  1. 1

    Review Town ADU/JADU requirements and application guidance

    Review Town ADU reference and application packet Prepare a compliant plan and document package Single ADU/JADU application package

  2. 2

    Upload complete ADU/JADU application package

    Upload application, plan set and supporting PDFs through Citizen's Portal pre-application Use the Town's electronic document formatting requirements Town Building pre-application submission

  3. 3

    Town confirms minimum submission and provides number/fees

    Pay Town-provided required fees Building Permit application number and fee information

  4. 4

    Town and conditional external-agency review

    Respond to reviewers as needed Review comments or approval-ready package

  5. 5

    Resolve reviewer corrections and upload resubmittals

    Correct requested documents Upload new cycle plan and supporting-document files Resubmitted application package

  6. 6

    Receive Building Permit after completed review

    Complete outstanding conditions, if any, before Building Permit issuance Issued ADU/JADU Building Permit

  7. 7

    Schedule construction inspections

    Use online permits system, phone or fax route to request inspection Provide permit number, address and inspection type Scheduled inspection and confirmation

  8. 8

    Complete final inspection and occupancy condition

    Complete final inspection before occupancy Eligibility for occupancy

What you need to submit

  • Completed ADU/JADU Building Permit application
  • Complete PDF plans and supporting documents
  • Recorded JADU deed restriction

Pre-approved ADU plans

Use Los Gatos’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 plans

Project-specific next step

Build your Los Gatos permit report

Choose your ADU type and size to bring the City process, researched permit fees, and early construction budget into one planning report.

Start my permit report

Sources for this guide

Additional city reference pages