Build an ADU in Los Angeles—smart space with a clear process

Adding an accessory dwelling unit in Los Angeles can unlock rental income, flexible family space, or a dedicated office. MF ADU offers pre-engineered, permit-ready models and a managed path from feasibility to installation, tailored to LA parcels and timelines.

Why LA homeowners choose MF ADU

  • Permit-friendly models aligned to common LA setbacks and lot widths

  • Transparent pricing with documented inclusions and site-work allowances

  • Done-with-you process from feasibility and selections through installation

  • Modern finishes that complement classic LA architecture

Popular fits for LA lots

Studios & 1-bed ADUs – Great for compact lots, side-yard placements, and guest/office use.
2-bed ADUs – Maximize multigenerational living or long-term rental value while keeping yard space.
Corner & alley-access sites – Window placement and utility routing optimized for privacy and code

Los Angeles permitting at a glance

ADUs are allowed on most single-family and many multifamily parcels (site-specific). Typical considerations include setbacks, height, lot coverage, utility locations, and any required parking. Special overlays—Hillside, Coastal, Historic—can add steps; our feasibility check flags these early and maps the path if eligible. (General info; final eligibility depends on your parcel and current city rules.)

What the process looks like

  1. Feasibility & Fit – Review parcel, access, utilities, and the best-fit model.

  2. Selections & Scope – Confirm finishes, options, and site-work assumptions.

  3. Permits & Approvals – Prepare a permit-ready package and coordinate with the city.

  4. Site Work & Installation – Foundation, trenching, delivery/assembly, finish, inspections.

  5. Handover – Walkthrough, documents, and guidance for rental or guest use.

Pricing & timelines

Total cost depends on model, foundation type, distance to utilities, panel capacity, and city requirements. See Pricing for baseline ranges, then request a feasibility review for a site-specific estimate. Explore finishes and layouts in our Models and Gallery.

Did you know?

Los Angeles remains one of the most active ADU markets in the U.S., with steady year-over-year growth driven by flexible housing needs.

Nearby areas we serve

Pasadena • Altadena • Glendale • Burbank • Santa Monica • West Hollywood • Long Beach • Torrance • Culver City

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FAQs — Los Angeles

  • Often no when near transit or replacing spaces, but it’s parcel-specific. We confirm during feasibility.

  • Timelines vary by model, permits, and site work. After feasibility, we provide a step-by-step schedule.

  • What utility upgrades are common?

  • Panel capacity checks, trenching distances, and sewer/water tie-ins. We include these in your scope.

  • Feasibility identifies added steps and whether your parcel can proceed.