A: Homeowners build ADUs for several key reasons:
 1. Additional Living Space: Families expanding or needing a dedicated space for activities like home offices or gyms often add ADUs.
 2. Multigenerational Living: ADUs provide a perfect solution for families looking to keep relatives close yet independent, helping to support older family members within their community.
 3. Rental Income: With the high cost of housing, ADUs offer a way to generate extra income through long-term rentals or temporary accommodations like Airbnb, assisting homeowners with mortgage payments and financial stability.

 At GoodADU, we streamline the ADU construction process. Typically, the entire timeline from start to finish spans about 6-8 month. Here's a breakdown:

• Planning and Design (2-4 weeks): Our in-house team will assist you with conceptualizing your ADU plans and developing a financing strategy. We create a comprehensive set of architectural drawings, including the site plan, floor plan, and design choices.
• Permitting (2-3 months): We expedite the permitting process by submitting all necessary documents to your city’s building department for approval.
• Construction (3-5 months): Construction begins once permits are approved. This phase includes site preparation, foundation laying, structure building, and installation of plumbing, electrical systems, insulation, drywall, finishes, and fixtures. The city will perform a final inspection before issuing a certificate of occupancy, ensuring the unit is safe for habitation.

This timeline ensures that every stage is managed efficiently, keeping delays to a minimum while ensuring quality and compliance.

To initiate your ADU project with GoodADU, follow these streamlined steps:

• Project Planning: Arrange a free consultation to plan your ADU project in detail.
• Budgeting and Financing: We'll assist you in preparing a budget and financing approach.
• Design and Permitting: Our in-house architects are ready to design your ADU and navigate the permitting hurdles.
• Construction: We utilize our in-house design-build contractors team to efficiently construct your ADU.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and begin your project today.

Obtaining a permit for your ADU is essential because it ensures that your construction complies with local zoning laws and building codes. This compliance is mandatory to avoid legal issues. Moreover, having a permitted ADU can enhance the resale value of your property, as it becomes a legally recognized addition to your home. Permitted ADUs can also be legally rented out, providing potential income. The permitting process, managed by GoodADU, is designed to navigate these regulations effectively, securing all necessary approvals for your project.

In Los Angeles, all ADUs—whether attached or detached, and whether they involve new construction or the conversion of existing structures—require permits. This includes ADUs attached to single-family homes, conversions within these homes, newly built detached ADUs, and conversions of existing accessory structures on single-family properties. Permits are also necessary for Junior ADUs, garage conversions, and up to two detached ADUs on multi-family properties. Essentially, any ADU project requires a permit application to ensure compliance with local building and zoning regulations

1-Initial Assessment: Your ADU provider determines your property's location (incorporated or unincorporated area) and jurisdiction to liaise with the appropriate authority.
2-Zoning Verification: Obtain specific zoning and property information for your site.
3-Record Acquisition: Secure site-specific building permit records, choosing the most suitable method (online, in-person, or by mail).
4-Plan Submission: Prepare a submittal package including drawn-to-scale plans like the plot, floor, and foundation plans, building elevations, roof framing, and necessary codes related to energy and environment.
5-Plan Review: Submit your detailed plans to the Planning Department and the Department of Building and Safety through ePlanLA, acquiring necessary clearances.
6-Approval Process: These departments review and finalize your documents, making required adjustments before approval.
7-Construction Start: Begin construction upon receiving stamped and approved plans.
This streamlined approach ensures clarity and efficiency in getting the permit with GoodAdu.