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Cost to Build an ADU in Sacramento: 2026 Budget Guide

What if the biggest factor in the cost to build an adu in sacramento isn’t the unit itself, but what your property needs before construction can begin? A detached ADU may cost around $200,000 to $350,000, while a garage conversion may fall around $75,000 to $140,000. Treat these as starting ranges, not estimates for a specific property.

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