Lisa De Jesus is the owner of ADU Gurus LLC, located in Vista, California. Her company understands everything needed to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a single family parcel or a multi-family lot. Her practice specializes in ADU feasibility, parameters for local government acceptance, development impact fee (DIF) waivers, financing, architectural design and construction management & deciphering new ADU laws annually. She provides property owners with Architectural Design, Structural Plans and Title 24 documentation to obtain permits to build ADUs in any local municipality. Considered the San Diego County "ADU Expert", Lisa is licensed California Real Estate Broker® , a former City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner and land use advocate who currently sits as a Vista City Council appointed Commissioner on a local Review Board. Her key strengths are helping clients & fellow professionals navigate the complexities of a city's Planning & Building Departments. She has been invited to speak, and has spoken, at a variety of events, including Tiny Fest California and a number of events held by real estate brokerages, title companies, escrow offices and mortgage providers. Lisa earned an Associate of Arts in Spanish from Grossmont College and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from San Diego State University. She has a 20+ year interest in and involvement with local government, specifically in density and in-fill. These unique qualifications combined with her education and fantastic speaking presence, enlighten audiences to learn more about Accessory Dwelling Units & local/state governments mandates surrounding them.
