Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

If so I would thoroughly ready this to see what they require and what you agreed to.I doubt you can keep your permit if you refuse their inspection.If you are doing everything as you should, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Zoning Districts That Allow ADUsADUs are permitted in residential zoning districts and some mixed-use districts.

Ensure you understand local regulations regarding permits; it’s usually a good idea for your associates to form an LLC for liability protection, but individuals can do renovations as long as they pull the necessary permits.

I'd check local zoning ordinances to see what is permitted. 

@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut

I had one short term rental that was granted a permit earlier this year and I have been operating it for months now as an STR.

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

Developers will not be able to get these bonus building permits without providing such TDR credits.  

For our ADU (garage conversion), I am handling the design/engineering and then selecting a final contractor once its permitted and ready to go.