Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

•  Garage Conversion
•  Home Conversion 
•  New Detached ADU
•  Garage Addition  
•  Home Addition 
•  Junior ADU (JADU) 

 Since 2017, California State lawmakers have passed multiple bills to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs. Five bills made effective on January 1, 2020 have significantly streamlined the ADU construction and approval process.  

 For questions about how to build an ADU or apply for an ADU permit, please visit the 

ADU page on the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety website.