Santa Barbara County Feasibility • Design • Permits • Build Guidance

Beautiful backyard homes,
planned with clarity.

Gold Coast ADU Solutions helps homeowners unlock the value of their property with premium ADU planning, clear next steps, and a polished client experience built for the California coast.

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Transparent process
Architectural finish
Timeline clarity
Gold Coast ADU
California's Premier ADU Provider
Typical ADU Outcomes
Rental income + property value lift
Family housing without moving
Guest suite, office, or flexible living space
Our Lending Partner
Fast, flexible ADU financing
NMLS
#1820
CMG HOME LOANS
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NMLS #1820
Licensed Nationwide
Equal Housing
Lender
✦ Before & after portfolio

See the transformation.

Premium builds with natural light, clean detailing, and coastal restraint.

Studio ADU
~350–500 sq ft
✓ Premium build
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After

Turn underused yard space into a polished studio that feels intentional, bright, and high-end.

Get this outcome on your lot
1-Bed ADU
~500–750 sq ft
✓ Premium build
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After
After

A true one-bedroom experience with privacy, comfort, and the kind of layout that rents well long-term.

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2-Bed ADU
~750–1,200 sq ft
✓ Premium build
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After
After

Maximum flexibility for family living or premium rental use—built to feel like a real home, not an add-on.

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Premium homeowner experience

Clean communication, polished presentation, and clear next steps at every stage.

Built for real-world execution

Strong scope definition before you get too far down the road. No surprises.

Permits + compliance guidance

A clearer path through planning, city review, and approvals from the start.

✦ A process homeowners can trust

From feasibility to finish—without the chaos.

Most ADU projects go sideways because the scope is fuzzy and communication is weak. Our process is built to signal the opposite from day one.

01
Feasibility + goals

Confirm what you can likely build on your lot, your budget guardrails, and the best strategic path.

02
Concept + scope

Align on layout, size, access, utilities, and the finish level you actually want.

03
Plans + permits

Coordinate plan set and permit pathway so you're not guessing your way through city review.

04
Build planning

Establish sequencing, expectations, and execution standards before construction starts.

05
Final + handoff

Close out with punch list, documentation, and a clean final experience.

✦ ADU options

Choose a footprint, then tailor the finish.

You can start from proven layout types or go more custom. Either way, lock the scope early and keep execution predictable.

Studio ADU

~350–500 sq ft
Best for
Rental, guest suite, office
Open plan
1 bath
Efficient footprint
Ask what fits your lot
✦ Most popular

2-Bed ADU

~750–1,200 sq ft
Best for
Maximum flexibility
2 bed / 1–2 bath
Living + dining
Outdoor connection
Ask what fits your lot

1-Bed ADU

~500–750 sq ft
Best for
Long-term rental, family
Separate bedroom
Full kitchen
Storage
Ask what fits your lot
✦ Pricing approach

No mystery pricing. No vague promises.

ADU pricing depends on scope, site constraints, utilities, and finish level. Start with feasibility, then tighten the scope before build.

Feasibility Call

Free

Quick guidance on what looks possible on your lot.

Address review
Goal alignment
Next-step recommendation
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Concept + Scope

Starting at $175,000

A sharper plan before you commit to full plans and hard costs.

Layout direction
Scope guardrails
Rough budget framing
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Design + Build

Project-based

Full-service execution based on your property, utilities, access, and finish level.

Plans + permits
Build coordination
Handoff + documentation
Request quote

✦ ADU Financing

Pre-qualify for your ADU loan in minutes.

We've partnered with CMG Home Loans to offer fast, flexible financing options tailored to ADU projects on the Gold Coast.

Why pre-qualify first?
Know your exact budget before designing your ADU
Fast online application—takes about 10 minutes
ADU-specific loan options from a trusted local lender
No obligation, no hard credit pull to get started
How it works
3 simple steps
1
Fill out the form
Answer a few questions about your property and project goals.
2
Get your estimate
CMG will review and return with loan options that fit your situation.
3
Start your ADU
Lock in financing and move forward with your Gold Coast build.
CMG Home Loans
OUR LENDING PARTNER
Fast, flexible ADU financing
NMLS #1820
CMG Home Loans
4.97 ★
96,000+ Reviews
NMLS #1820
Licensed Nationwide
Equal Housing
Lender
Ready to check your options?

Click below to open the CMG smart application and see what loan programs you qualify for. Takes about 10 minutes.

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This application is provided by CMG Home Loans (NMLS #1820). Gold Coast ADU Solutions is not a lender. Loan approval is subject to CMG's underwriting requirements.
✦ FAQ

Answers, without the fluff.

The goal is clarity, fast.

✦ Book a consultation

Get a clear plan for your ADU.

Tell us your address and your goal. We'll respond with feasibility guidance and the next best step.

Service Area
Santa Barbara County

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Pick a time that works for you. We'll walk through your property, goals, and what's realistic — no pressure, no commitment.

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Free • No obligation • Takes about 15 minutes