What it is
Free, pre-reviewed plans to cut housing costs.
Ready Set Orange is an Orange County, Florida program to simplify permitting and reduce the cost of building a home. The county offers a library of pre-designed housing plans, free on request, to qualified property owners. It is part of the county’s Housing for All initiative, which aims to expand access to smaller, more efficient homes.
Each design is named after a citrus variety and has been pre-reviewed by the county’s Building Division for baseline compliance with the Florida Building Code. To build one, you still need a licensed engineer to complete and certify the plans for your specific site. That is where we come in.
The 8 models
4 homes and 4 ADUs.
Tap a plan to see the floor plan and elevations full size.
Single-family homes
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Valencia
Two levels, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a wraparound front porch.
1,150 + optional 260 upstairs sq ft
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Minneola
Single level, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a covered entry.
1,400 sq ft
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Tangelo
Single level, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a covered entry.
1,483 sq ft
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Navel
Single level, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a covered entry.
1,476 sq ft
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
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Seville
Single level, 1 bedroom, 1 bath and an entry patio.
700 sq ft
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Mandarin
Single level, 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a covered entry.
610 sq ft
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Clementine
Single level, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a covered entry and a second rear entry.
531 sq ft
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Tangerine
Two levels, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a covered balcony and a rear entry.
708 + 628 upstairs sq ft
Where you can build
Unincorporated Orange County only.
The program applies only to properties in unincorporated Orange County. Check eligibility with the Parcel Lookup on the county’s Ready Set Orange page: enter the street address only, with no unit number, city or ZIP.
What the county gives you
A PDF and CAD package with:
- ✓Architectural floor plans
- ✓Elevations
- ✓Sections
- ✓Baseline code review by the Building Division
Not included:
Engineering seal, site plan, grading and drainage, energy calculations, product approvals and the truss layout.
The required next step
We make the county plans permit-ready.
Site plan
Based on your boundary survey.
Grading & drainage
A grading and drainage plan for the lot.
Structural review & seal
Review of the county plans and a digital PE signature and seal.
Energy calculations
Manual J, S and D or the Florida Energy Code forms.
Product approval sheet
Florida product approvals for windows, doors, roofing and more.
We don’t provide the boundary survey or the truss design package, but we coordinate with your surveyor and truss manufacturer to integrate them into the final set.
Request engineeringStep by step
From idea to construction.
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Submit the county request form
The property owner submits the Ready Set Orange request form on the county website with the property details. Only the owner can submit it.
- 2
The county reviews zoning
Zoning and setbacks, compatibility with the main house (roof pitch, materials) and, for an ADU, the 50% size rule.
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You receive the plan set
Once approved, the county sends PDF links to the plans. They are design only, not signed and sealed.
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Bring in Oasis Engineering
Send us the plan package and your survey. We prepare the site plan and grading, energy calculations and product approvals, and sign and seal the set so it is permit-ready.
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Submit for permit
Upload the complete set to the county’s Fast Track permitting portal. We can support your contractor or expediter during review.
- 6
Build
Once the permit is issued and inspections are scheduled, construction can start.
ADU rules
Key rules to know.
- Maximum ADU size
- No more than 50% of the main home’s living area, or 1,000 sq ft, whichever is smaller.
- Rear setbacks
- At least 5 ft for a one-story ADU and 15 ft for a two-story ADU; side setbacks follow your zoning.
- Homestead
- The property must be homesteaded. The Certificate of Occupancy can be held until homestead status is final.
- Rentals
- Long-term rentals are allowed. Short-term rentals under 180 days are not, except in R-3 zoning per Code Sec. 38-77.
- Matching design
- The ADU must match the main house in exterior finish, roof pitch and architectural detail.
Engineer’s tips
Save time and money.
Model too big for the 50% rule?
The Clementine, at 531 sq ft, is the easiest to fit.
Roof style conflict?
Pair shed-style ADUs with flatter-roofed main homes for compatibility.
Want a faster permit?
Change the plan as little as possible. The more it is altered, the more likely it goes through a full plan review.
Want to move faster overall?
Have your survey ready up front. The site plan can’t be finished without it.
Need trusses?
Ask your builder or truss supplier for the sealed truss layout and calculations; we coordinate from there.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is Ready Set Orange available in my city?
Only in unincorporated Orange County. Properties inside a city (Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka and others) are not eligible. Use the county’s Parcel Lookup on the Ready Set Orange page to check.
How long does the engineering take?
Generally 5 to 10 business days after we receive the county plan package and your survey.
Do I have to use one of the county’s engineers?
No. Any Florida-licensed professional engineer can finalize and seal a Ready Set Orange plan, including Oasis Engineering.
Can I change the floor plan?
Yes, but changes can cost you the time and money the program saves, because a modified plan may need a full review. We will walk you through the tradeoffs.
Can you help with homestead or a survey?
We don’t provide those in-house, but we are happy to refer you to trusted professionals.
Resources
More from Oasis
- Ready Set Orange ADU & home plans: professional engineering →
- Orange County inspection codes →
- Wind calculations for Orange County →
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) →
Contractors, HOAs, agencies and blogs explaining ADU options in Orange County are welcome to link to this guide.