ADU compliance, leasing & day-to-day support handled with clarity and local knowledge.
Marindale helps owners navigate ADU regulations, prepare the unit for occupancy, and manage it effectively, whether it is used for rental income, family housing, or extended guest stays.
THE RIGHT-SIZED ADU SUPPORT
From initial setup to ongoing management.
ADU Setup &
Compliance Review
$795
flat fee
One time service to evaluate, document,
and set your ADU for legal use
Compliance guidance is informational
and does not constitute legal advice.
Tenant Placement
for ADUs
75%
of one month rent
For an ADU entering ongoing
Marindale management
100%
of one month rent
For standalone placement
$2,750 minimum
Ongoing ADU
Management
8.5%
of rent collected
$375 minimum
Practical on-site assistance when
you need someone local
ADU MANAGEMENT, MADE SIMPLE
Evaluate & Plan
We review your ADU compliance,
condition, and goals. You receive
a clear plan and recommendation.
Prepare & Place
We position the ADU, market it
effectively, screen consistently,
and document move-in.
Manage & Support
We handle rent, tenants,
maintenance, and reporting
– so you don’t have to.
Review & Renew
We monitor performance,
support renewals, and plan
ahead for long-term success.
Why ADU owners choose Marindale
Compliance guidance is informational and does not constitute legal advice.
Common ADU use we support
Marin ADU
Programs & Incentives
Selected Marin programs that can reduce the cost, uncertainty or friction of creating or renting an ADU.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Unincorporated Marin
Up to
$2,500
ADU fee waiver
No income restriction for eligible
ADUs; current program runs
through Dec. 31, 2026.
.
Unincorporated Marin
Up to
$10,000
Affordable ADU waiver
Additional waver for qualifying low-income deed-restricted ADUs.
Fairfax
50
%
ADU permit incentive
Reduction in applicable
ADU/JADU processing and
building-permit fees.
.
ADU Marin
Free
Sewer lateral grant
One-hour expert consult plus a
customized feasibility report in
participating locations.
Novato
Up to
5 years
Sewer lateral grant
Enforcement may be delayed while eligible pre-2020 unpermitted units are legalized.
.
Mill Valley
Up to
$14,000
Lateral financing
Eligible ADUs can quality when converted to a 12-month local-workforce rental.
.
Let’s make your ADU a compliant, successful,
and stress-free part of your property.
We will review your ADU, explain your options, and recommend the right management approach.
Or call (415) 322-9660