Spacious Two Bedroom Rental with Bonus Room in Encinitas
Clark Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024
Homeowner Story: Generate rental income
Special Circumstance: Coastal Zone
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Homeowner InterviewEncinitas homeowner Bret D. added a 1,200 sqft, two bedroom, two bathroom ADU to create a high-quality rental in a desirable area of San Diego County. The home also includes a bonus room with a separate entrance, ideal for a home office or guest suite. Set in the corner of the lot, the L-shaped layout makes smart use of space while maintaining privacy from the main home. A new fence separates the two residences, and dedicated parking spaces were added in front for ADU tenants.
If you look closely in the photos, you’ll spot another SnapADU two-story project on Leucadia Blvd behind this ADU!
“Anyone considering an ADU project who wants it to be clean, simple, straightforward, and fairly priced—I would totally recommend SnapADU.” – Bret D., Homeowner in Encinitas
Floor Plan:
3BR/3BA 48×31 L-Shape
Community:
The Encinitas ADU Guide
We have many projects in Encinitas and we know the city’s regulations and processes very well. Encinitas has some of the lowest permitting fees in the area, averaging just $2-4 per square foot of space for ADUs. We are also seeing fewer requirements for minor use permits in the coastal zone. Encinitas has also put out “permit ready” plans (PRADU), which some homeowners have found helpful as a starting place for their ADU designs.
The greatest attribute of Encinitas is that nearly all plan check and building permit fees have been waived for ADUs. Also, while much of Encinitas is located in the coastal zone, ADUs do not require extensive coastal permit requirements, meaning there is little to no added time or cost for coastal.
What about Encinitas Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Program?
You may have heard about the City of Encinitas having a permit ready ADU program (PRADU). Under the program, the city offers a handful of floor plans that may be used by the public.
However, these plans require property-specific modifications and additional documentation to meet full permitting requirements. While initially seeming cost-effective, pre-approved plans may not offer significant savings due to construction costs and potential design adjustments needed for your specific site. Based on our experience building several PRADU plans, the permitting time for these plans is also not any different than other ADU plans.
For a detailed exploration of using pre-approved ADU plans and their implications, read more about the considerations for using pre-approved ADU plans from cities.
