ADU permit process in Morgan Hill, 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
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
Step by step
- 1
Confirm zoning and property-specific ADU conditions with Planning
Contact Planning before applying for a Building Permit Review the City detached or attached ADU checklist For plans-gallery use, complete site planning for the property Property-specific zoning and applicable-condition guidance
- 2
Email complete PDF permit application and ADU plan package
Submit City permit application and plan package by email Use PDF, not JPEG or photos Ensure plan sheets and calculations have the design professional’s signature when required City Building Division application intake
- 3
City and applicable departments review the ADU package
Respond to applicable review comments All reviewing-department comments or approved permit application
- 4
Receive consolidated City comments and make corrections
Receive comments from Building after all reviewing-department comments are received Correct the plan package as required Corrected materials for City processing
- 5
Satisfy published permit-fee and conditional pre-issuance requirements
Pay permit fees after application approval and before issuance Meet any conditional water-submeter requirement before issuance Building Permit issuance stage
- 6
Request required inspections through eTRAKiT
Create a public eTRAKiT account if needed Link the permit Select inspection type and requested date, add the inspection and submit Inspection request
- 7
Obtain residential final occupancy approval
Complete final inspection Residential Dwelling Occupancy Approval signed and dated on inspection card
What you need to submit
- ADU plans and compliance documentation
- Residential electrical service load calculation — only in some cases
- City Permit Application
Pre-approved ADU plans
Use Morgan Hill’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 Morgan Hill 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
- CityFee Schedules
The City current landing page links Building Permit and Plan Review schedules and says impact fees are calculated at permit issuance, but does not give an effective date for the linked building material.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The PDF linked from the City current fee page is explicitly effective December 23, 2024; its current validity in August 2026 is not established.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The City directs applicants to confirm zoning and requirements with Planning; even pre-approved plans still require site-specific Planning and Building review.
Accessed August 28, 2026