Chapter 05 · The Places · Santa Clara County

ADU builder in Los Gatos.

High property values mean a well-built ADU adds serious equity here. We deliver a home that looks like it was always meant to be there. $180K–$557K all-inclusive, with a permitting budget built in. Most homes are delivered in 4 to 9 months once permits clear.

Los Gatos Santa Clara Co. · 55 min from factory · Homes delivered

55 min from our Salinas factory

Approximate Los Gatos build neighborhood, never exact addresses.

Los Gatos ADU Rules

What applies on your lot.

1,200

ft² max · detached ADU

4 ft

min. side / rear setback

60-day

ministerial permit clock

1

parking space max, often waived

Los Gatos follows the California statewide ADU baseline; local rules can't go below it. Full rulebook with citations →

Why Us for Los Gatos

We're local. Actually.

Our family-run team is based right here. Our factory sits in Salinas, 55 minutes from Los Gatos, 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."

40+

years of building experience

55

minutes from our factory

4–9

months to keys

4.9/5

stars on Google

05 Our Local Team

Los Gatos Santa Clara County

Popular in Los Gatos

These three models fit most Los Gatos 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 →
See all 14 models →

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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Los Gatos ADU FAQ

Questions about building in Los Gatos.

Los Gatos follows California state ADU law. 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 Los Gatos?
Los Gatos follows California state ADU law. Detached ADUs are allowed up to 1,200 sq ft under state law. Cities may cap size lower, but never below 850 sq ft (studio or 1 bedroom) or 1,000 sq ft (2+ bedrooms). 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 Los Gatos?
4 ft from side and rear property lines for new construction (0 ft for a conversion within an existing structure). Front setback follows the main home's zoning. 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?
At most 1 space per ADU, with broad exemptions: within a half mile walking distance of public transit, when replacing a garage, and for conversions. Most lots qualify for an exemption. We verify your lot's parking situation as part of the feasibility study.

How much are Los Gatos ADU permit fees?
Permit and impact fees vary by city, ADU size, and utility connections. 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 Los Gatos?
Our factory is in Salinas, about 55 minutes from Los Gatos. We've delivered homes here and know the local conditions well.

Your Los Gatos Property

Let's see if your Los Gatos 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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