Fee Schedule 2026-03 · Effective 25 October 2026
Design and Permit Fees
One fixed price, in writing, before any work begins.
Accessory dwelling unit
Existing-Design Adaptation
From$8,500
Starting fee to adapt one of our own previously completed or approved designs to your property. Site suitability and local requirements are reviewed before a fixed quote. Prior approval does not guarantee approval at a new site.
Request a written quote At the starting fee: $5,666.67 upfront and $2,833.33 at delivery.Custom Architectural DesignPrimary offer
From$12,500
Starting fee for a custom ADU architectural design. The final fee depends on the property, project scope and agency requirements, confirmed in writing before work begins.
Discuss your custom design At the starting fee: $8,333.33 upfront and $4,166.67 at delivery.Custom Design + Visualization
From$18,500
Custom architectural design with two initial layout alternatives, development of one selected layout and its permit design, one exterior and two interior photorealistic views, a finish/material schedule for agreed rooms, and one additional visualization/finish revision round.
Discuss design + visualization At the starting fee: $12,333.33 upfront and $6,166.67 at delivery.Payment is in two installments: two-thirds upfront and one-third at delivery.
All package prices are starting fees. Your project scope, written quote and agreement determine the actual fee and installment amounts. The examples above are rounded to cents. Existing agreements remain unchanged. Payment instructions are provided with your written quote and agreement. Contact us to discuss your project and receive a written quote.
Additions, remodels and tenant improvements
Design and permit management
Quoted per project
A rear addition, a remodel, or a tenant improvement. The fee depends on the floor area added, the agency, and what the record shows. You get the figure in writing before any work begins.
The same two-installment schedule applies: two-thirds upfront and one-third at delivery. The scope, total fee and installment amounts are confirmed in your written quote.
Included in all packages
- Record and agency review
- Laser scan and measured 3D model
- Schematic design, two revision rounds
- Architectural documentation and drawing set
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Filing and portal account
- Plan check corrections, until the permit issues
Paid by you, to others
- Engineering services, structural calculations and framing design
- Plan check and building permit fees
- Development impact fees — waived for small units under state law
- School district fees — above 500 sq ft, $5.38 per sq ft
- Soils report, where required
- Boundary survey, where required
- Utility connection and meters
- Special inspection during construction
Every amount is named in the quote, before you sign.
How it works
- Send the address and the scope.
- You get a fixed fee in writing, with the agency findings.
- Sign and pay.
- Site scan. Design begins.
FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP, INC.
Ventura County, California
ZG Ozman — Project Designer, Assoc. AIA