ADU permit process in Stockton, 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
- Community Development Department
Step by step
- 1
Submit ADU/JADU application to Community Development
Use the City ADU reference to identify current City materials and route Confirm current requirements with Community Development before filing Application submitted for City ministerial review
- 2
City ministerial ADU/JADU review
Respond through the current City-directed process if requested Ministerial review result
Pre-approved ADU plans
Use Stockton’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 Stockton 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 Schedule
Official source for the current City fee schedule, rule, or verification path.
Accessed August 28, 2026