Summary
- Location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- County-level accepted plans
- 10 accepted plans
- Providers
- 2 providers
- Origin programs
- 1 program
- Plan size range
- 460 to 1,184 sq ft
- Permit sources
- 9 sources
County context
Sacramento County Pre-Approved ADU Plans
Browse official city and county pre-approved ADU plan programs in Sacramento County, California.
Program Overview
This Sacramento County page summarizes source-backed county context for Sacramento County, California. The current public dataset lists 7 city program pages in this county and 10 county-level accepted-plan records. County-level plan sources include Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection, Laura Miller Design, Sacramento County, and others. Provider names include Laura Miller Design (LMD) and Sacramento County Shelf Ready ADU Program.
County records may apply only in unincorporated areas or county-administered jurisdictions, so verify the official source before relying on a plan for an incorporated city. County fee and permit data includes 13 fee records and 19 permit requirement records. Missing source fields remain Not listed in source, and directory records do not guarantee permit approval.
Included Locations
City
Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California, USA
3 accepted plans
City
Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California, USA
1 accepted plan
City
Folsom, Sacramento County, California, USA
0 accepted plans
City
Galt, Sacramento County, California, USA
0 accepted plans
City
Isleton, Sacramento County, California, USA
0 accepted plans
City
Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California, USA
0 accepted plans
City
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA
3 accepted plans
County-Level Accepted Plans
10 plans Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- Not listed in source
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 460 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- Not listed in source
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 870 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 870 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Provider
- Laura Miller Design (LMD)
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,184 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official county source
- Origin program
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Sacramento County, California, USA
- Size
- 1,184 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Bathrooms
- Not listed in source
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Permit Requirements
19 requirementsDetached
Eligibility area
Unincorporated Sacramento County only
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Solar PV system required
Required for Models B-Redwood, C-Elderberry, D-Magnolia (all >750 SF). Not required for A1-Laurel/A2-Willow (under 750 SF).
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applicant responsible for PV plans; separate Miscellaneous permit; PV plans can be deferred.
Detached
Plan modifications
No alterations to roof trusses; outside of adding electrical receptacles, lights or switches, plans cannot be modified beyond floor plan options provided (Models A1 and A2)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Plot/Site plan
Required; can be prepared by design professional, contractor, or homeowner; must verify setbacks
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Local fire jurisdiction review
Plans must be submitted to the local fire jurisdiction for review; may require separate permit and fees
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Building codes
2022 California Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Code (energy calcs included)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Detached
Application submittal
Submit building permit online via Citizen Access Portal; description must include the model selected (e.g., A1-Laurel)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Plans over 750 sq ft
Photovoltaic system
County materials require photovoltaic systems for plans B, C, and D.
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Unincorporated county
Modification limits
Changes outside the County's allowed options may require additional design and review.
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
All
County territorial applicability
Unincorporated Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
- Notes
- Elk Grove acceptance is not inferred.
All
Design modifications
Not permitted for shelf-ready use
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
- Notes
- Changes require ordinary plan review.
Use of a county plan in eligible county territory
Site-specific permit review
Required
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- County catalog applicability does not establish eligibility for every parcel or acceptance by an incorporated city.
Use of a county plan in eligible county territory
Site-specific permit review
Required
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- County catalog applicability does not establish eligibility for every parcel or acceptance by an incorporated city.
Use of a county plan in eligible county territory
Site-specific permit review
Required
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- County catalog applicability does not establish eligibility for every parcel or acceptance by an incorporated city.
Site specific
Scaled plot plan
Required
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Plans over 750 sq ft
Solar/PV plan
Required for Models B, C, and D
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Site specific
Hold harmless agreement
Required
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Site specific
Fire-jurisdiction review
Required; separate permit or fees may apply
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Site specific
Plan modification
Not allowed except listed electrical and floor-plan options
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Fees
13 fee recordsDetached
Shelf Ready ADU plan purchase fee
Free of charge
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- County provides plans free to unincorporated residents (LEAP grant funded).
Detached
PV system permit
Additional cost (separate Miscellaneous permit)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to Models B, C, D.
Detached
Impact fees - ADU under 750 SF
Waived per SB 13
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to A1-Laurel and A2-Willow.
Detached
Impact fees - ADU 750 SF or greater
Apply (amount varies)
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
- Notes
- Applies to B-Redwood, C-Elderberry, D-Magnolia.
Unincorporated county
County plan cost
Free
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Unincorporated county
Impact and permit fees
Variable; impact fees may apply above 750 square feet and standard permit fees remain due
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
All
Shelf-ready plan cost
$0
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
- Notes
- The county states the plan sets are free.
Listed county plan models
Published plan-set cost
$0 / no-cost plan set
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Plan cost only; other project and permitting costs are separate.
Listed county plan models
Published plan-set cost
$0 / no-cost plan set
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Plan cost only; other project and permitting costs are separate.
Listed county plan models
Published plan-set cost
$0 / no-cost plan set
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Plan cost only; other project and permitting costs are separate.
All
Plan cost
$0
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
All
Building permit fees
Standard building fees apply
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Plans over 750 sq ft
Impact fees
Apply to ADUs greater than 750 square feet
- Source
- Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
- Notes
- Not listed in source
Official Sources
9 sourcesBuilding Permits and Inspection - ADU - Sacramento County
- Publisher
- Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Now Live! Sacramento County Shelf Ready ADU Program - Laura Miller Design
- Publisher
- Laura Miller Design
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Sacramento County ADU program information
- Publisher
- Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Sacramento County ADU program information
- Publisher
- Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Sacramento County ADU program information
- Publisher
- Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Shelf Ready ADU Plans Now Available - Sacramento County
- Publisher
- County of Sacramento Community Development
- Last checked
- May 4, 2026
Shelf Ready ADU Program
- Publisher
- Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
Shelf-Ready ADU Plans Now Available
- Publisher
- Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
Shelf-Ready ADU Plans Now Available
- Publisher
- Sacramento County
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026