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 northern San Diego, public records show 2,275 ADU permits in the 11 San Diego neighborhoods listed below. The most active are Clairemont Mesa (982), Mira Mesa (392) and Linda Vista (336).
| Neighborhood | ADU permits |
|---|---|
| Black Mountain Ranch | 21 |
| Carmel Valley | 32 |
| Clairemont Mesa | 982 |
| Linda Vista | 336 |
| Mira Mesa | 392 |
| Rancho Bernardo | 56 |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 104 |
| Scripps Miramar Ranch | 37 |
| Serra Mesa | 169 |
| Tierrasanta | 26 |
| University City | 120 |
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.