ADU permit process in Newark, 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 Inspection Division
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
Step by step
- 1
Confirm ADU site and design-review conditions
Contact Planning Review City ADU regulations Consult utilities For pre-approved plan, determine parcel eligibility and site-dependent materials Applicable project and site-specific requirements
- 2
Electronically submit Building Permit application and plan package
Prepare required PDFs Upload application, complete plans, calculations and supporting documents For City pre-approved plan, include all listed site-specific materials Submission confirmation and project/tracking number
- 3
Pay review deposit and City conducts plan review
Pay City invoice/deposit so plans can be routed For pre-approved plan, submit complete site-specific material with plan City review feedback or approval decision
- 4
Respond to City comments and resubmit complete revised set
Provide plan-check response letter Resubmit full plan set with revisions clouded Resubmit changed calculations/energy documents Resubmittal for further review
- 5
Complete payment and signed permit processing
Follow City invoice/payment instructions Sign emailed Building Permit and return it to Building Inspection Signed permit processed before inspection scheduling
- 6
Request required inspections
Call or email City inspection request Provide address, permit number, inspection type, onsite contact, desired date and AM/PM request Confirmed inspection request
What you need to submit
- Complete plan set
- Completed Permit Application
- Pre-approved ADU plans and site-specific materials
- Structural calculations and energy calculations
Pre-approved ADU plans
Use Newark’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 Newark 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
The current City schedule is marked effective July 1, 2026 and contains Building Inspection valuation, plan-check, minimum, and State-fee rules.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The live City ADU page sets the impact-fee threshold and proportional rule and says Building staff provide required fees for each application.
Accessed August 28, 2026
This official impact-fee handout is dated August 2025.
Accessed August 28, 2026