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Free California homeowner course

GatherADU Academy: How to Plan and Build an ADU

A practical California homeowner course covering ADU feasibility, design, costs, permits, construction, and project planning.

15Practical modules

130Detailed lessons

Course modules

Module 1ADU 1015 lessons Module 2Can I Build an ADU on My Property?6 lessons Module 3What Should I Build?6 lessons Module 4How Big Should My ADU Be?8 lessons Module 5California ADU Laws in Plain English10 lessons Module 6ADU Costs & Budgeting10 lessons Module 7Utilities10 lessons Module 8Designing Your ADU10 lessons Module 9Plans, Engineering & Title 247 lessons Module 10Permits & Plan Check9 lessons Module 11Hiring Your ADU Team11 lessons Module 12ADU Construction13 lessons Module 13Advanced & Special ADU Projects10 lessons Module 14After the ADU Is Finished8 lessons Module 15Real GatherADU Projects7 lessons