Change of Use

Change-of-use architects who deliver permit-ready plans

Match with licensed architects who re-permit buildings for a new use — reclassifying occupancy and bringing accessibility and egress up to code, all the way to a stamped set. Remote, hired directly, with clear pricing up front.

From $1,500
typical price range
3–5 wk
to stamped set
Change-of-use project photo
Retail → cafe
Retail to cafe
Oakland, CA · 1,400 sq ft
Change-of-use project photo
Warehouse → studio
Warehouse to studio
Berkeley, CA · 3,000 sq ft
Change-of-use project photo
Office → clinic
Office to clinic
San Jose, CA · 2,100 sq ft

What a change of use drawing set includes

Changing a building’s use triggers a new occupancy classification and a cascade of code, accessibility and egress requirements. Architects who handle change-of-use map the path before you commit.

Existing & proposed plans
Occupancy classification
Accessibility upgrades
Egress analysis
MEP coordination
Permit-ready stamped set
TYPICAL PRICE RANGE
$1,500 – $8,000
AffordableTypicalPremium
Scales with size & scope
Agreed with your architect up front
Pay by milestone as you approve work
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How your change of use gets built

1

Estimate

Answer a short questionnaire and get an itemized price instantly.

2

Match

Meet 2–3 architects pre-cleared on change-of-use + your jurisdiction.

3

Design

Scope on a call, hire directly, and iterate on plans over chat and video.

4

Permit

Receive a stamped set and submit for permit — revisions supported.

Change of use projects from the network

Recent stamped sets delivered by architects on the platform.

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Change-of-use photo
Retail → cafe
Retail to cafe
Oakland, CA · 1,400 sq ft
Change-of-use photo
Warehouse → studio
Warehouse to studio
Berkeley, CA · 3,000 sq ft
Change-of-use photo
Office → clinic
Office to clinic
San Jose, CA · 2,100 sq ft

Change of use FAQs

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