ADU permit process in Santa Clarita, 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
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
- Contact
- 661-255-4913
Step by step
- 1
Obtain Planning clearance
Confirm property eligibility with Planning Planning clearance
- 2
Submit Building plans and documents
Submit complete plan package through City route Building plan submittal
- 3
Building & Safety reviews plans
Address City code-compliance requirements Plan-review result
- 4
Obtain Building Permit
Meet issued conditions Building Permit
What you need to submit
- Complete ADU/JADU plans and supporting documents
- Site plan
Project-specific next step
Build your Santa Clarita 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 stable City Building & Safety page links the current 2026-2027 fee brochure.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The one-page current brochure publishes graduated plan-check and building-permit formulas by total valuation, plus processing, record-maintenance, and recheck fees.
Accessed August 28, 2026