Davis, CA · Yolo County
Junior ADU (JADU) in Davis
Upside ADU builds junior adu (jadu)s in Davis, Yolo County, for a $1,000 deposit with transparent fixed pricing and inspection-tied payments. A typical Davis junior adu runs $46,200–$168,000 all-in, and we permit it through the City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability end to end.
Davis rules that affect a junior adu
A junior ADU stays inside your existing Davis home (up to 500 sq ft) with an efficiency kitchen and its own entrance, so it skips most setback and site-work questions. Note that JADUs carry an owner-occupancy requirement, which we confirm against Yolo County rules.
Local permitting: Davis permits through its Community Development & Sustainability department in Yolo County and is among the more ADU-friendly jurisdictions, with streamlined review. Note that JADUs here carry an owner-occupancy requirement, and energy/sustainability standards run above the state minimum.
That's the junior adu-specific picture. For the full Yolo County rulebook — every setback, height, and owner-occupancy detail — see our Sacramento-region ADU rules guide, and learn how the build type works statewide on our junior adu (jadu) page.
Why Davis homeowners pick Upside
- $1,000 deposit — the CA legal max
- Inspection-tied milestone payments
- We know the City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability process
- Transparent, all-in Davis pricing
- Property-manager referral when you rent
Davis junior adu cost snapshot
A Junior ADU is up to 500 sq ft created within the walls of your existing house — often a converted bedroom with an efficiency kitchen. It's the lowest-cost way to add a legal rental, and you can pair one with a detached ADU on the same lot. In the Yolo County market that prices out to about $210–$336 per square foot, or $46,200–$168,000 for a finished, permitted unit. A typical Davis junior adu rents for $1,700–$2,800 a month.
| Size | Typical use | Davis all-in cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 sq ft | Studio / 1-bed, max cash-on-cash | $46,200–$73,920 |
| 360 sq ft | 1–2 bed, most popular | $75,600–$120,960 |
| 500 sq ft | 2–3 bed / multigen, max value | $105,000–$168,000 |
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Estimated turnkey cost
$210–$336 / sq ft · incl. design, permits & construction
Estimates only — 2026 regional ranges, not a bid. Your real price depends on site conditions, finishes, and your lot. We confirm with a free feasibility check.
Junior ADU projects in Davis
Davis ADUs often pencil out for student leasing, which favors by-the-room layouts and the city's above-code energy standards. Central Davis lots are tight; Wildhorse and Mace Ranch are roomier for a full detached build. Every junior adu is fixed-price, funded on inspection-passed milestones, and backed by our written guarantee.
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Junior ADU (JADU) in Davis — FAQs
A junior adu (jadu) in Davis typically runs $46,200–$168,000 turnkey in 2026, based on $210–$336 per square foot for the Yolo County market. We confirm your exact number with a free feasibility check.
Davis junior adu (jadu) permits are handled by the City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability (Yolo County). Davis permits through its Community Development & Sustainability department in Yolo County and is among the more ADU-friendly jurisdictions, with streamlined review. Note that JADUs here carry an owner-occupancy requirement, and energy/sustainability standards run above the state minimum. We prepare and submit the full package and manage inspections.
A junior adu (jadu) in Davis rents for about $1,700–$2,800 a month in 2026 depending on size and finish. UC Davis demand keeps occupancy high and rents resilient year-round; by-the-room student leasing can push effective yield well above a standard single-tenant ADU.
A Junior ADU is a unit up to 500 sq ft created inside your existing home's footprint, with its own entrance and an efficiency kitchen. JADUs can share a bathroom with the main house and, unlike standard ADUs, may carry an owner-occupancy requirement.
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