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Step 3:

Time to submit your new site-specific plans to the Planning and Building Departments for review! Your building designer or architect can do this for you. Once your plans are approved and a Building Permit is issued, construction can begin! Periodically during the construction process, your ADU will require a building inspection. Once the ADU is...

Step 2:

Consult with an experienced design professional to help your vision come into a reality! Building designers, engineers or architects can draft the required plans (site plans, fire sprinklers, and grading plans if necessary) for your pre-approved ADU, and will work with the City’s Building and Planning Departments to ensure the plans are ready to be...

Step 1:

Review the City of DHS ADU Handbook to familiarize yourself with the City’s ADU regulations. Talk to a Planner or Permit Technician if you have any questions about ADU’s or want information on the pre-approved ADU regulations.

How much are the permit fees for an ADU?

Construction cost such as materials, labor, and consultant fees will vary depending on rates set by the consultants and professionals you choose to retain. However, the City is making efforts to greatly reduce costs associated with building an ADU. On June 6, 2023, the City of Desert Hot Springs City Council approved to waive all...

Why are ADU's important?

California's lack of housing production and large population growth have caused a housing shortage. In fact, only half the homes needed to keep up with population growth were constructed in California in the past ten years. That means that cities statewide need to build more housing. It also means that housing is unaffordable, particularly for renters in...

What is an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)?

An ADU is an attached or detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, which is located on the same lot as a single-family detached dwelling unit.

Mediterranean & Pueblo Style 3-Bedroom/2-Bath - (988 sf)

Mediterranean & Pueblo Style 2-Bedroom/Bath - (704 sf)

Mediterranean & Pueblo Style 1-Bedroom/Bath - (608 sf)

Mediterranean & Pueblo Style Studio - (440 sf)

Contemporary & Spanish Style 3-Bedroom/2-Bath - (959 sf)

Contemporary & Spanish Style 2-Bedroom/Bath - (819 sf)

Contemporary & Spanish Style 1-Bedroom/Bath - (609 sf)

Contemporary & Spanish Style Studio - (384 sf)

Workshop Presentation

Sample Site Plan

Hold Harmless Statement

Building Permit Application

Building a New Detached ADU Guidebook

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Informational Workshops: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (English) City Hall/Council Chamber - 11999 Palm Drive Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Spanish) City Hall/Council Chamber - 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs' Pre-Approved ADU Plans are Now LIVE! Pre-Approved Plans for New Detached ADU The City...

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