1 bedroom
One-bedroom with front porch
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ADU design-build · EncinoADUs in Encino
Large lots, mature trees and quiet streets: in Encino and Tarzana, there is often room for a full two-bedroom ADU for parents or grown children.
What applies to your lot
Building an ADU in Encino
Who approves your ADU
City of Los Angeles: plans are checked by LADBS (Department of Building and Safety), and zoning is read on ZIMAS for your parcel. Encino and Tarzana are part of the City of Los Angeles.
Room for a real home
A detached ADU can reach 1,200 sq ft of living space: two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a private patio, often without touching the main garden.
South of Ventura: the hills
Lots toward the Santa Monica Mountains can be in a fire zone and a Hillside Area, where Los Angeles adds conditions for larger ADUs. We check it on ZIMAS first.
Fire-ready construction
In a fire zone, an ADU uses Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents and tempered glazing. We include it in the design and the budget from the start.
California law, everywhere
The rules every city must respect
800 sq ft
Every city must allow at least an 800 sq ft detached ADU with 4 ft setbacks.
4 ft
Maximum side and rear setback for a new detached ADU.
750 sq ft
No impact fees up to this size.
60 days
To approve or deny a complete application, without a hearing.
Ideas for your lot
Plans that suit Encino lots
2 bedrooms
L-shaped family two-bedroom
2 beds2 baths
2 bedrooms
Two bedrooms plus den, 1,200 sq ft
2 + den2 baths
FAQ
ADU questions in Encino
Who issues the permit in Encino?
The City of Los Angeles, through LADBS.
How big can my ADU be?
Up to 1,200 sq ft for a detached ADU, depending on your lot and zones. The state guarantees at least 800 sq ft with 4 ft setbacks.
Do you come to my property?
Yes. The visit is free: we look at the lot, the access and the utilities, then give you a realistic estimate.
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Free feasibility call
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A project lead reviews your address, tells you what your lot can hold and gives you a first look at your financing eligibility.
What you get
- Free, with no obligation
- A clear answer on what your lot can hold
- A first look at financing eligibility, by phone or at your property
- A site visit only if it makes sense
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Service areas
Serving homeowners across Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the South Bay and Orange County, within about 40 miles of Paramount. Farther on request.
Service areas
ADU rules, city by city
Permits, fire and coastal zones, pre-approved plans: see what applies in the 36 cities we serve.
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