Stacked Two Story ADUs Rental in Chula Vista
1st Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Homeowner Story: Generate rental income
Other Features: Deck
Special Circumstance: Multiple ADUs
This custom two-story stacked ADU project in Chula Vista is planned to include eight thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units, each with 749 sqft of modern, efficient living space. Totaling 5,992 sqft, this design-build project by SnapADU is envisioned to showcase innovative multi-unit planning within a single structure for rental housing. Each residence is designed with an open-concept layout, contemporary finishes, and private decks. Planned for comfort, functionality, and long-term flexibility, this project aims to provide high-quality rental homes perfectly suited to Chula Vista’s growing urban community.
Floor Plan:
Custom ADU Floor Plan
Community:
The Chula Vista ADU Guide
SnapADU is proud to have been selected by the City of Chula Vista through a competitive bid process to design the City’s pre-approved ADU plans. This experience has given our team a deep understanding of Chula Vista’s ADU regulations, permitting requirements, and development standards. Learn more about pre-approved ADU plans.
One of the biggest changes in recent years occurred in 2025 when the City repealed its local ADU ordinance and shifted to relying primarily on California’s state ADU regulations. While this simplified some aspects of ADU development, homeowners should still understand the local permitting requirements and site-specific considerations that can impact their project.
We’ve worked on a variety of ADU projects throughout Chula Vista, including homes for aging parents, rental units, standard & custom ADUs.
Chula Vista ADU Permitting
One of the more unique local requirements is the City’s approach to soils reports. Chula Vista generally requires soils reports for ADU projects, although some one-story detached ADUs may qualify for a waiver depending on site conditions and foundation design. Two-story projects may also qualify for a waiver if specific foundation requirements are met.
Permit fees are generally moderate for smaller ADUs, though projects larger than 750 square feet should anticipate higher permitting costs. Generally expect permit fees to range from $3-5/sqft under 750 sqft, or closer to $20/sqft for projects over 750 sqft.
Portions of Chula Vista are located within the Coastal Zone and may be subject to the Bayfront Local Coastal Program. Depending on the property’s location, additional coastal review requirements may apply.
