FREE Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo – Oakland
About this Event
Discover the Bay Area ADU Expo Fall 2026
Thinking about building an ADU, adding a backyard home, or exploring a tiny home? The Bay Area ADU Expo brings together the builders, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and industry professionals who can help you understand your options and take the next step.
Tour full-size ADUs and tiny homes, compare prefab and modular designs, meet local builders and lenders, and attend educational presentations covering permitting, financing, construction, utilities, fire safety, and more.
Whether you are planning multigenerational housing, creating rental income, or adding extra living space, the Expo offers practical information and real-world examples in one place.
Meet Public Agencies and Nonprofit Housing Organizations
Participating organizations include:
- City of Oakland Planning & Building.
- San Francisco Planning.
- The ADU Center.
- Casita Coalition.
- Build It Green.
- Rebuilding Together East Bay Network.
Speak with representatives about ADU permitting, local requirements, housing resources, sustainable building, and the steps involved in planning your project. The ADU Center and Casita Coalition will also present on Sunday.
Relax at the MasayaCo Terrace Lounge
Take a break at the MasayaCo Terrace Lounge, an inviting outdoor space overlooking the food truck courtyard and outdoor demo units.
Enjoy coffee and refreshments while experiencing MasayaCo’s handcrafted, heirloom-quality lounge furniture, made from reforested teak and inspired by the colors and artisan traditions of Nicaragua.
The lounge is open to all Expo attendees at no additional cost. Attendees can also enter a free MasayaCo gift card sweepstakes during the weekend.
What You Can Expect
- Tour full-size ADUs, prefab homes, and tiny homes.
- Meet builders, architects, designers, lenders, and ADU professionals.
- Speak with public agencies and nonprofit housing organizations.
- Attend educational presentations and homeowner-focused discussions.
- Explore ADU financing, permitting, utility coordination, and fire safety.
- Enjoy food trucks, coffee, Tesla activities, and the MasayaCo Terrace Lounge.
- Discover products, services, and resources for your ADU project.
Event Details
Saturday, September 26: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday, September 27: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Bridge Yard
210 Burma Road, Oakland, CA 94607
Admission and parking are free with RSVP.
Friday, September 25, is reserved for exhibitors and the Industry Networking Reception. Public Expo admission begins Saturday, September 26.
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(SAT) Expert Seminar
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Customization of Prefab Homes
Host: Katherine Anderson
Info: Founder, PHADU. Mission is to provide high-end prefab homes at an affordable price point. We focus on three branches of clients: (a) individual families, (b) multifamily/investors, and (c) development.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LiveLarge Home
Host: LiveLarge Home
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Navigating ADU Financing: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Host: Anna Lopez
Info: Building an ADU can be a smart way to create additional living space, generate rental income, and increase your property’s value. This session will explore common ADU financing options—including HELOCs, home equity loans, cash-out refinancing, construction loans, renovation loans, and specialized ADU financing programs—so homeowners can choose the solution that best fits their goals and budget.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Permitting Your ADU: What Actually Slows Projects Down (and How to Avoid It)
Host: Sanem Surel
Info: A GC's-eye view of the ADU permitting process in the Bay Area, covering the most common causes of delay and rejection
across jurisdictions. Sanem will walk through what plan checkers actually look for, how to sequence approvals, and practical
steps homeowners and builders can take to keep a permit on track.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Masaya Homes
Host: Masaya Homes
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
The Hidden Timeline Killer: Utility Coordination
Host: Monica Sanchez
Info: The Hidden Timeline Killer: Utility Coordination will explore one of the most overlooked causes of project delays for residential construction. This presentation will explain why utility coordination with PG&E is a separate process from city permitting, the key milestones from application to meter set, and the common issues that can impact a project's timeline. Attendees will leave with practical insights to help avoid delays and keep their projects moving forward.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Hidden Costs of ADUs: Navigating Fire Safety Compliance
Host: Ed Bosco
Info: Ed Bosco, Director of Market Development at Plumis, will explore the often-overlooked costs that can impact ADU projects, with a focus on fire safety requirements and compliance. In this session, he’ll break down how evolving codes, permitting challenges, and traditional sprinkler mandates can affect timelines and budgets—and how innovative solutions can help homeowners and builders meet safety standards more efficiently.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
SF Planning
(SUN) Educational Seminar
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Rebuilding Together East Bay Network Panel
Host: JW
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Build It Green, Title TBD
Host: Build It Green
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Renofi ADU Financing
Host: Josh Bartucca
Info: Covering the available ADU financing options, explaining how appraisals work using After Renovation Value, and answering attendees’ questions.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
ADU Center Presentation
Host: Trisha Guido
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Casita Coalition - ADU Basics in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know
Host: Sylvia Aguilar
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Inspired ADUs Presentation
Host: Carrie Shores Diller
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 60.54
