The Safe Homes Program was established by the county to legalize ADUs that were built without first obtaining a building permit. County staff developed a Safe Home Program packet which outlines the programs in greater detail and the necessary steps …
An ADU in the Coastal Zone will follow a bit of a different process and may require a Special Permit, as well as notifying neighbors. To determine if your ADU falls within the Coastal Zone, visit Humboldt County’s Web GIS …
Adding parking is much less of a concern than it used to be. If your property does not meet any of the exceptions outlined below, you will need to add one spot for the ADU, and it can be tandem …
New or separate utility connections may be required for ADUs, but not JADUs. Use the Web GIS Tool or call the Planning and Building Department to find out who provides water and sewer service to your property if you aren’t …
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If your property is outside of a sewer service district, you will need to find out if your septic system will meet Humboldt County Health Department requirements when adding an ADU to your property. You may have to increase your …
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If you are following the traditional permit process and your project meets the county standards (no Special Permit is needed), then you will only need a building permit. Humboldt County also has an Alternative Owner-Builder (AOB) Program, which is especially …
What building permits are required for ADUs, JADUs, Tiny Homes, and Movable Tiny Homes? Read more »
