Woodland, CA · Yolo County
Junior ADU (JADU) in Woodland
Upside ADU builds junior adu (jadu)s in Woodland, Yolo County, for a $1,000 deposit with transparent fixed pricing and inspection-tied payments. A typical Woodland junior adu runs $42,680–$155,200 all-in, and we permit it through the City of Woodland Community Development Department end to end.
Woodland rules that affect a junior adu
A junior ADU stays inside your existing Woodland 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: Woodland's Community Development Department reviews ADUs in Yolo County under the standard 4 ft setbacks and 16 ft height limit. The two ends of town read differently: the historic downtown grid is full of older structures and garages that convert well, while newer Spring Lake lots are larger and flatter for a ground-up build.
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 Woodland homeowners pick Upside
- $1,000 deposit — the CA legal max
- Inspection-tied milestone payments
- We know the City of Woodland Community Development Department process
- Transparent, all-in Woodland pricing
- Property-manager referral when you rent
Woodland 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 $194–$310 per square foot, or $42,680–$155,200 for a finished, permitted unit. A typical Woodland junior adu rents for $1,400–$2,300 a month.
| Size | Typical use | Woodland all-in cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 sq ft | Studio / 1-bed, max cash-on-cash | $42,680–$68,288 |
| 360 sq ft | 1–2 bed, most popular | $69,840–$111,744 |
| 500 sq ft | 2–3 bed / multigen, max value | $97,000–$155,200 |
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Estimated turnkey cost
$194–$310 / 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 Woodland
Woodland pencils out because the entry cost is low — Spring Lake's newer lots take a clean detached build, and the older East Woodland and downtown grid have deep parcels and garages that convert cheaply. Historic-area lots carry an extra review. 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 Woodland — FAQs
A junior adu (jadu) in Woodland typically runs $42,680–$155,200 turnkey in 2026, based on $194–$310 per square foot for the Yolo County market. We confirm your exact number with a free feasibility check.
Woodland junior adu (jadu) permits are handled by the City of Woodland Community Development Department (Yolo County). Woodland's Community Development Department reviews ADUs in Yolo County under the standard 4 ft setbacks and 16 ft height limit. The two ends of town read differently: the historic downtown grid is full of older structures and garages that convert well, while newer Spring Lake lots are larger and flatter for a ground-up build. We prepare and submit the full package and manage inspections.
A junior adu (jadu) in Woodland rents for about $1,400–$2,300 a month in 2026 depending on size and finish. Lower land and build entry costs plus steady ag-and-commute rental demand make Woodland one of the better cash-flow markets in the region for a sub-750 sq ft unit.
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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