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LiveLarge ADU in San Jose: what homeowners should ask

LiveLarge is on San Jose's approved preapproved ADU list. That is useful, but you still need to check the full cost and your exact lot.

Published August 12, 2026

This is a homeowner research profile. It is not a paid placement, review, or recommendation.

San Jose lists LiveLarge in its approved preapproved ADU plan section. The listed plan is a 795 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU.

What to verify first

  • Is the exact model still approved by San Jose today?
  • Who prepares the site-specific plan?
  • Who pulls the permit and carries liability for the work?
  • Does the price include installation, foundation, utility work, delivery, and crane needs?
  • Will any change remove the expedited preapproved path?

Why this company belongs on your first screen

LiveLarge is not only a prefab ADU company to compare. It is also listed by San Jose as an approved preapproved ADU vendor.

That matters because approved plans may help the permit path when the site package is complete and the lot fits the rules.

Start with the bigger guide here: San Jose preapproved ADU plans.

The listed San Jose plan

The official San Jose page lists one LiveLarge plan: a 795 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU.

LiveLarge public pages also show an L-795 model. Their public pages list it as starting at $245,000 plus installation.

Treat that as a starting unit price, not the full project cost. Ask for a full scope before you compare it with a contractor quote.

Preapproved does not mean no surprises

San Jose says applicants still need a site-specific plan. Your lot still has to work.

Ask about setbacks, trees, drainage, utility trenches, sewer path, electrical panel, delivery access, and crane access.

Use this cost guide next: Prefab ADU San Jose costs.

Questions to ask LiveLarge

  • Is the L-795 the exact plan approved by San Jose?
  • What is included in the starting price?
  • What installation costs are separate?
  • Who checks if my lot fits the plan?
  • Who prepares the site-specific submittal?
  • Who pulls the permit?
  • What happens if the city asks for corrections?
  • Can I see finished Bay Area units and real final budgets?

Best fit

LiveLarge may be a good first call if you want a 2 bedroom ADU and you want to compare a repeatable prefab plan before paying for a custom design.

It may be a harder fit if your lot is tight, sloped, hard to access, or if you want many custom changes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is LiveLarge listed by the City of San Jose?
Yes. San Jose lists LiveLarge in its approved preapproved ADU plan section with a 795 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU.
Is the LiveLarge L-795 plan fully approved for my lot?
No. The standard plan may be preapproved, but your exact lot still needs a site-specific plan and complete documents.
What does LiveLarge say the L-795 starts at?
LiveLarge public pages list the L-795 as starting at $245,000 plus installation. Ask for the full installed cost before comparing it with other ADU quotes.
Can I change the LiveLarge preapproved plan?
Ask before you plan changes. San Jose says modifications to preapproved plans may not be accepted for the expedited process.

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