ADU Permitting in Los Angeles
We manage the full ADU permitting process across Los Angeles and LA County — plan check, corrections, and final approval handled end to end.
About Our Team
Dedicated Permitting Specialists for LA County
We focus exclusively on accessory dwelling units. Since 2009, our team has navigated the complex permit process for over 200 custom units across Los Angeles.
ADU permitting requires exact knowledge of local municipal codes to avoid months of corrections. Instead of handing you off to an expeditor, we drive the process. We handle plan check submissions, city corrections, and clearances in-house, delivering a ready-to-build permit faster.
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What We Do
ADU Services from a Los Angeles Design-Build Team
From feasibility through final inspection, one ADU builder handles your full scope so timelines and costs stay clear.
Plan your project with dedicated ADU builders Los Angeles homeowners trust for faster approvals, buildability, and rental value.
ADU Plans & Design
Our team acts as the expert ADU contractor Los Angeles cities work with daily, handling all submissions and correction responses.
ADU Permits & Approvals
Explore a ground-up detached ADU build as an alternative for maximum privacy, custom layouts, and dedicated space.
Detached ADU Construction
Turn your existing garage footprint into a modern, fully compliant legal rental unit without expanding your home's exterior.
Garage to ADU Conversion
Discover how a Junior ADU can fit seamlessly within your home's existing walls, creating independent living space.
Junior ADU (JADU)
Hundreds of ADU Permits Filed Across Los Angeles Jurisdictions
Most ADU delays happen at the permit stage. We have filed hundreds of ADU permits across LADBS, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, and Glendale, and we know exactly what each office wants to see. This familiarity leads to fewer corrections and faster approvals.
- Full plan check submission management from first filing to approval
- Rapid response to corrections with resubmissions typically within 5 business days
- Experience with LADBS Expedited ADU Plan Check program
- Utility coordination with LADWP and local agencies included
- Concurrent permitting strategy to reduce total calendar time
- Final inspection scheduling and sign-off managed end-to-end
Permitting Process
Navigating the Los Angeles Plan Check Process
We handle the complex bureaucracy of LADBS or your local city department to secure your building permit as quickly as possible.
Submittal
We prepare and submit all architectural plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 documents to the city building department.
Plan Check
City engineers review the drawings for compliance with zoning, structural safety, and green building codes.
Corrections
We receive the city's correction list, update the drawings within a few days, and resubmit them to minimize delays.
Clearance
We coordinate with various departments (zoning, public works, sanitation) to clear all clearances and pull the physical permits.
Get a Free Estimate for ADU Permits & Approvals
Tell us about your property and your goals. We'll review your site and provide a detailed cost and timeline estimate at no charge, with no obligation.
- Property feasibility review at no cost
- Realistic cost range based on your specific lot
- Estimated timeline from design through occupancy
- Response within 1 business day
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Common Questions
ADU Permits & Approvals: Frequently Asked Questions
What Los Angeles homeowners ask most before starting an ADU project.
How long does ADU permitting take in Los Angeles?
Who manages the permit process, me or ADU Build LA?
What is a correction notice and how does it affect my timeline?
What does LADBS plan check involve for an ADU?
Do I need separate permits for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work?
Can you handle permitting if I already have architectural plans from another designer?
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Discover where we build, which ADU models fit this service, and completed projects from our portfolio.
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2 Bed 750
Two private bedrooms, maximum rental income, and genuine multigenerational living space.
1 Bed 500
A complete one-bedroom ADU in 500 sq ft, designed to be private, efficient, and built for strong LA rental demand.
Studio 400
A compact, high-efficiency studio designed to maximize rental yield on any LA lot.
Want to See What Your ADU Could Look Like?
Our interactive configurator lets you choose type, size, finishes, and exterior style, showing you matching floor plans with a live budget estimate.
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We'll assess your property and outline the permit timeline.