Building ADU in Santa Ana, CA

[Leon Lai]

Hello all,

I am fairly new to real estate and owns only a couple of properties in CA or another state. I am helping my parents build an ADU on their lot in Santa Ana, CA and I plan to manage the project from out-of-state because I am working in a different state. I am new to the local ordinances regarding getting a permit for ADU in Santa Ana and steps to take to complete the project. I am asking if anyone could break down the process for me or provide any tips about this project. I'd greatly appreciate it. On a side note, my uncle who is an architect is helping us draw up a floor plan but he is not savvy with the application process.

Thank you all for your time and consideration,

Leon Lai

[Julio Arana]

My ADU in Santa Ana was just approved by the planning department, they actually didn't make any corrections. It's up to building now. It was actually not that difficult and because of Covid they allowed mE to submit some corrections online.