ADU Builder · San Bernardino County
ADU Builder in Upland, California
ADU builder headquartered in Upland — design, permits, and construction handled in-house.
- Our home city
- 6 completed nearby
- All-in pricing
Backyard Estates is based in Upland, and it is the city we know best. Our office sits on West Foothill Boulevard, minutes from the established neighborhoods north of the 210 and the larger lots toward San Antonio Heights. We have walked more Upland backyards than anyone, pulled permits through the Upland Planning Division, and built completed ADUs you can drive past today.
Upland’s mix of generous lot sizes, mature trees, and strong rental demand from nearby Claremont Colleges and Cal Poly Pomona makes it one of the best ADU markets in the Inland Empire. Whether you want a detached unit for aging parents, a rental on a deep R-1 lot, or a junior ADU carved from an existing footprint, we design to your property and your goals.
Because Upland is home, our team can meet you on-site quickly, navigate the city’s review process firsthand, and keep the build close to the people managing it. That proximity is part of why local homeowners consistently describe the experience as smooth and stress-free.
Real local proof
ADUs we’ve built in and around Upland
Completed accessory dwelling units near Upland — not renderings. Walk through the details and the homeowners’ own stories.
Local know-how
ADU rules & permits in Upland
Reviewed by the City of Upland Planning Division
Backyard Estates handles the entire permitting process for you. Here’s what California’s statewide ADU law means for your Upland property:
- California law requires cities to approve a complete ADU application ministerially (no public hearing) within 60 days.
- Detached ADUs up to 800 sq ft with 4-foot side and rear setbacks must be allowed by right, and most lots qualify for an ADU up to 1,200 sq ft.
- No additional off-street parking can be required when the property is within half a mile of public transit.
- Owner-occupancy cannot be required for ADUs permitted through the end of 2025, making an ADU a true rental-income option.
Specific setbacks, fees, and overlay rules are confirmed for your exact parcel during your Formal Property Analysis.
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ADU floor plans available in Upland
Good to know
Upland ADU questions, answered
Backyard Estates builds ADUs in Upland with all-in pricing that covers design, plans, permits, site work, and construction. Your exact number depends on your lot and the floor plan you choose; the precise price is confirmed during a Formal Property Analysis, which is fully credited toward your build.
ADU permits are handled by the City of Upland Planning Division. Backyard Estates manages the entire permitting process for you, including plan submittal and the city’s 60-day ministerial review.
Yes. Under current California law, ADUs permitted through the end of 2025 cannot carry an owner-occupancy requirement, so an Upland ADU can be used as a long-term rental for added income.
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