Alameda County ADU Guidebook + Exercises

A step-by-step guide to building an ADU in Alameda County along with helpful tips about finding design inspiration, financing, hiring professionals, monitoring construction, and more!

Plus Exercises to help you identify your goals, talk to local staff, budget, design and rent your ADU.


Full-Color Guidebook (PDF)

Print-Friendly Guidebook (PDF)

ADU Exercises