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San Francisco ADU Permit Checklist
A complete checklist for navigating the SF ADU permit process, from which agencies you'll deal with to the forms you'll need, in the order you'll need them.
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What's inside
- Which agencies to deal with: DBI, Planning, and Fire, and in what order
- Detached vs. attached vs. junior ADU permit requirements
- Required forms and the typical filing sequence
- Owner-occupancy rules and when they apply to your project
- Realistic timelines for ADU approvals in 2026
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