Chapter 05 · The Places · Santa Clara County

ADU builder in Gilroy.

Gilroy sits comfortably inside our service area, and its larger parcels suit our two- and three-bedroom models. Let's walk your lot and confirm the fit. $180K–$557K all-inclusive, with a permitting budget built in. Most homes are delivered in 4 to 9 months once permits clear.

Gilroy Santa Clara Co. · 35 min from factory

35 min from our Salinas factory

Gilroy sits well inside our delivery range.

Gilroy ADU Rules

What applies on your lot.

1,000

ft² max · detached ADU

4 ft

min. side / rear setback

60-day

ministerial permit clock

Permit timeline · Gilroy
With a pre-approved plan and complete documents, Gilroy can issue permits in about 15 working days. Custom plans follow the standard 60-day ministerial clock. Site conditions and utilities can add time; permitting is the step nobody fully controls.
Parking · Gilroy
One space, allowed in the front setback, tandem, or on the driveway. Waived for conversions, lots within a half mile walking distance of public transit, historic districts, or with a car-share vehicle within a block.

Sourced from Gilroy's own published ADU standards. Full rulebook with citations →

Why Us for Gilroy

We're local. Actually.

Our family-run team is based right here. Our factory sits in Salinas, 35 minutes from Gilroy, and we have built across this region for years. When we say "local," we don't mean a sales rep who covers your area from somewhere else. We mean the people who design, build, and deliver your home are your neighbors.

That matters more than you'd think. When a planning department needs a clarification, we go in person. When an inspector flags something, we are there the same day. No phone tag, no road trips, no "we'll get back to you next week."

35

minutes from our factory

14

models

4–9

months to keys

4.9/5

stars on Google

05 Our Local Team

Gilroy Santa Clara County

Popular in Gilroy

These three models fit most Gilroy lots.

BEST VALUE Four Fifty 450 ft² · Studio · 4 months → MOST POPULAR Six Sixty 660 ft² · 1BR · 5 months → BEST FOR RENTALS Six Sixty 2BR 660 ft² · 2BR · 5 months →
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From Our Families

Real families, real reviews.

“Everything we would have picked out was already in there.”
Richard & Maria · San Jose · 660 ft² · 1 Bed · Living closer to family

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Gilroy ADU FAQ

Questions about building in Gilroy.

The answers below use Gilroy's own published ADU standards, cited to official sources. For the full rulebook with citations, see our ADU Rules Lookup, the Santa Clara County ADU regulations guide, or the statewide California ADU laws 2026 overview.

How big can an ADU be in Gilroy?
A detached ADU may not exceed 1,000 sq ft in Gilroy. Attached ADUs are capped at 50% of the main home's floor area, but 850 sq ft (1 bedroom) or 1,000 sq ft (2+ bedrooms) is always allowed. Smaller lots may also qualify for a Junior ADU (JADU) up to 500 square feet. Our 14 models range from 405 to 1,200 square feet, and your free property analysis confirms exactly which sizes your lot allows.

What are the setback requirements in Gilroy?
4 ft from side and rear lot lines for new construction; no additional setback for conversions rebuilt in the same footprint. We confirm the exact setbacks for your specific lot during the free site visit (step 3 of our process).

Do I need to add a parking space?
One space, allowed in the front setback, tandem, or on the driveway. Waived for conversions, lots within a half mile walking distance of public transit, historic districts, or with a car-share vehicle within a block. We verify your lot's parking situation as part of the feasibility study.

How much are Gilroy ADU permit fees?
Permit and impact fees vary by city, ADU size, and utility connections. ADUs are not subject to charges beyond generally applicable building permit fees, plus utility connection and capacity charges as limited by state law. Your project price carries a permitting budget built in, and we handle every submission for you. Exact fees are set by your city and county and are itemized in your feasibility study.

How far is your factory from Gilroy?
Our factory is in Salinas, about 35 minutes from Gilroy. Gilroy is well within our service area and we're ready to build for you.

Gilroy rule sources: Gilroy City Code 30.54 (Accessory Dwelling Units) · City of Gilroy, Accessory Dwelling Units

Your Gilroy Property

Let's see if your Gilroy lot can host an ADU.

Our team will pull your property records, check setbacks, and tell you straight in about 30 minutes, free.

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