Learn before you build.
Practical guidance for Bay Area homeowners exploring ADUs - from understanding your property and costs to design, permitting and construction.
Let's make ADUs easier to understand.
I built this resource center to answer the questions I hear from homeowners all the time. No jargon and no pressure - just practical information to help you understand your property, your options and what to expect before deciding whether an ADU is right for you.
LoriFounder, CityPaks
Will an ADU Actually Fit in Your Backyard? Start Here.
Before choosing an ADU, understand the property it needs to fit.
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What Does a Bay Area ADU Really Cost?
Understand what actually drives ADU cost before comparing prices.
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ADU Permits Don't Have to Be a Mystery
A straightforward look at permitting and how CityPaks helps you navigate it.
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Your ADU Should Adapt to Your Life — Not the Other Way Around
See why efficient architecture doesn't have to mean one-size-fits-all.
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Sometimes You Don't Need a Bigger House. You Need More Room for Family.
How an ADU can create independence, connection and room for changing family needs.
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How Does a CityPaks ADU Actually Come Together?
Follow a CityPaks ADU from site preparation through the finished home.
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Why CityPaks Uses Structural Insulated Panels
Learn why engineered SIP construction is part of the CityPaks building system.
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Thinking About Building an ADU in San Jose? Here's Where I'd Start.
A practical starting point for San Jose homeowners considering an ADU.
Read ArticleYou don't have to figure this out alone.
Every property and every family is different. If you're considering an ADU, start with a conversation about your space, your goals and what may be possible.