ADU Feasibility Report
ADU Feasibility Report for Your Property
An ADU feasibility report is a property-specific analysis of whether you can legally build an accessory dwelling unit and what it will take. ADU Pilot's report confirms your zoning and permit path, fee-aware size limits, construction cost, ROI, and hidden site risks — every finding cited by source, for $74.99 and delivered in minutes.
Price
$74.99 per property, unlimited revisions
Turnaround
Report in minutes, 24-hour turnaround guaranteed
Sources
Every finding cited by source and California law
What's Inside the Report
Six sections, one source-cited deliverable.
The report combines parcel data, legal interpretation, construction math, and practical next steps into a single flow for your specific address.
Section 01
Zoning determination & permit pathway
We confirm your exact zoning district using GIS and assessor records, then identify which legal pathway applies — State ADU Law or a local ADU program. In cities like San Francisco, that single choice has major downstream consequences, and the wrong pathway can silently inherit rent control on your new unit.
Section 02
Setbacks, height & size limits
The report verifies the setback, height, and size rules that define where and how large your ADU can be for your specific parcel. It also checks HOA and CC&R restrictions that can override state allowances, so you get your buildable envelope rather than a generic citywide summary.
Section 03
Fee-optimized sizing & cost estimate
California law draws hard size lines — building 750 sq ft instead of 749 can trigger thousands in fees. We surface those thresholds, calculate the size that maximizes value while minimizing fees, and break down construction cost using local rates plus permit and inspection fees, so you see the full cost picture before you break ground.
Section 04
ROI & rental income projection
Every report projects rental income and return on investment for your ADU so the financial upside is framed clearly. Homeowners — and the lenders or agents advising them — get a grounded number to work from instead of guesswork.
Section 05
Hidden site-risk flags
The risks that kill ADU projects are buried in utility maps, fire-zone databases, and seismic records. We check utility easements, fire hazard severity zones, seismic and landslide zones, and FEMA flood zones before you commit to a design, and each flag comes with its source so your team can verify it.
Section 06
Cited, shareable deliverable
You receive a shareable PDF (and DOCX) with an executive summary, detailed analysis, and a risk-versus-opportunity matrix with mitigation actions. Every finding is cited by data source and California law, so your architect, contractor, and lender can verify any data point independently.
Study vs. Report
ADU feasibility study vs. feasibility report
People search for both an "ADU feasibility study" and an "ADU feasibility report," and they usually mean the same deliverable: a property-specific assessment of whether an ADU is legal, buildable, and worth it. "Study" tends to describe the work; "report" describes the document you keep. Traditional consultants and ADU design firms deliver it as a paid study — published pricing runs from about $500 for a basic designer feasibility check to roughly $2,500–$3,000 for a full architect-led study with an onsite inspection and renderings. ADU Pilot delivers the same core determination as an instant, source-cited report for $74.99.
| DIY research | Consultant study | ADU Pilot report | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free, but hours to days of your own time | About $500–$3,000, depending on depth | $74.99 flat, unlimited revisions included |
| Turnaround | Days to weeks of self-research | Days to weeks (booking plus an onsite visit) | Minutes, with a 24-hour turnaround guaranteed |
| Depth | Fragmented across city portals; easy to miss fee thresholds and hazard zones | Thorough and architect-led | Zoning, permit path, fee-aware sizing, cost, ROI, and hidden risks in one report |
| Sources | You assemble and interpret them yourself | Professional, but slower and pricier | Every finding cited by source and California law |
How It Works
From address to report in three steps.
Enter your property address
Give us the address of the property you're evaluating. No account setup, site visit, or paperwork required.
AI runs the feasibility analysis
ADU Pilot cross-references zoning, permit pathways, setbacks, fee thresholds, hazard zones, permit history, HOA rules, and California ADU law — all cited by source.
Get your cited report
Receive a shareable PDF with zoning, permit path, fee-aware sizing, cost, ROI, and risk flags in minutes, with a 24-hour turnaround guaranteed and unlimited revisions.
FAQ
ADU feasibility report questions
What is an ADU feasibility report?
An ADU feasibility report is a property-specific analysis of whether you can legally build an accessory dwelling unit and what it will take. ADU Pilot's report covers your zoning and permit pathway, setbacks and size limits, fee-aware sizing, construction cost, ROI, and hidden site risks — each finding cited by source.
How much does an ADU feasibility study cost?
Traditional ADU feasibility studies from consultants and design firms typically run from about $500 for a basic designer check to $2,500–$3,000 for a full architect-led study. ADU Pilot delivers the same core feasibility determination as a source-cited report for $74.99 per property, including unlimited revisions.
How long does an ADU feasibility report take?
ADU Pilot generates your report in minutes rather than the days or weeks a consultant study can take, with a 24-hour turnaround guaranteed. Every project also includes unlimited revisions and follow-up.
What if my property doesn't qualify for an ADU?
The report tells you that upfront, with the specific rule or constraint that stands in the way and its source. Knowing early — before you pay for design work — is exactly the point; it saves you from spending on a project that can't move forward as planned.
Is an ADU feasibility report a permit?
No. The report is a feasibility analysis that identifies your permit pathway and the rules that apply; it is not a permit or an approval. It gives you and your architect the right, cited starting context before you file with the city.
Will this replace my architect or contractor?
No. It gives your architect, contractor, and lender the same source-backed starting point before you pay for professional design work, so early conversations are grounded in real constraints instead of assumptions.
Get the ADU feasibility report for your property.
Zoning, permit path, fee-aware sizing, cost, and ROI — cited by source, for $74.99 and delivered in minutes.
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