Public-record permit data only — not zoning, feasibility, or legal advice. Records may be incomplete, delayed, or mis-categorized. Check with your city planning department.
Across central San Diego, public records show 1,051 ADU permits in the 3 San Diego neighborhoods listed below. The most active are North Park (566), Uptown (324) and Greater Golden Hill (161).
| Neighborhood | ADU permits |
|---|---|
| Greater Golden Hill | 161 |
| North Park | 566 |
| Uptown | 324 |
Where the numbers come from
Counts come from City of San Diego Development Services Department permits, placed in the city's community planning areas by each permit's location. Each neighborhood's page shows its yearly counts, permit times, ADU types and declared costs.