Los Angeles is considered one of the most viable places to build an ADU. When looking into building an ADU in LA, pay attention to both city and county ordinances. If you reside in the city of Los Angeles you must follow the city’s ADU guidelines. If you live in an unincorporated community of LA county you would follow the county’s guidelines. Building an ADU in Los Angeles In 2021 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced an initiative to give builders and homeowners pre-approved ADU building plans to allow for a faster and less expensive permitting process. You can find those on LA’s Department of Building & Safety website: https://www.ladbs.org/adu/standard-plan-program/approved-standard-plans.

California ADU Financing – How to Finance an ADU in California One way California has been working to solve its housing supply crisis is by making ADUs more feasible to build both from a legislative and financial point of view. The ADU bills that went into effect in 2020 made ADU requirements more lenient, and this year, California Housing Financing Agency (CalHFA) started offering a $40,000 ADU grant for California residents, a great opportunity for those looking for an alternative ADU financing option.  How Do I Fund an ADU in California? Funding an ADU in California can be accomplished with many different types of financing options including a Home Equity

Financing an ADU can be a difficult challenge. Learn about all the financing options available, including ADU construction loans, home equity loans, and more.