Guides
ADU guides for Los Angeles homeowners
Plain answers to the questions homeowners ask before building an ADU, each with its official source.
Last updated:
- 01How much does an ADU cost in Los Angeles?What an ADU costs in Los Angeles: $185,000 to $420,000 for our detached ADUs, what moves the price, and which city fees state law waives under 750 square feet.
- 02How do ADU permits work in Los Angeles?ADU permits in the City of Los Angeles: who approves them, the 60-day deadline set by state law, the LADBS Standard Plan Program and restricted lots.
- 03How big can an ADU be, and how close to the property line?California ADU rules in plain English: four-foot setbacks, up to 1,200 sq ft detached, 16 to 25 feet of height, parking, with the code section for each.
- 04How do you finance an ADU in California?ADU financing in California: HELOC, cash-out refinance, renovation loans, when future rent counts toward an FHA loan, and the status of the CalHFA grant.
- 05ADU, junior ADU or garage conversion: which one fits your lot?Detached ADU, attached ADU, garage conversion or junior ADU: where each one goes, how big it can be, the setbacks and the owner-occupancy rule, side by side.
Let's see what your backyard can become.
Free 45-minute site assessment. No pressure, real numbers.
(317) 689-8585Usually replies within 2 hours