Pre-approved in Riverside County, not in Los Angeles. Building it in Los Angeles would need the city's full plan review.
2 Bedroom, 2-bath detached ADU plan (909 sq ft). 40 by 31 feet overall. Permit Ready ADU plan from the County of Riverside for the unincorporated county, drawn by Design Path Studio. Comes in Traditional, Craftsman and Spanish styles. A site in a Flood Hazard Area needs Flood Control pre-approval, and a site in an Environmental Constraint Area does not qualify.
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Jurisdiction
Some West LA and Studio City pockets are unincorporated LA County. Confirm your jurisdiction with the local building department if you are near a boundary.
Based on square footage and regional construction averages
This range is a speculative estimate based on typical construction costs where this plan is approved, including design, permits and fees, and on the plan's size. Smaller ADUs cost more per square foot, because a kitchen, a bathroom and utility connections cost about the same at any size. It does not account for site conditions or material selections. Actual costs must be validated with a licensed general contractor or the plan's architect before making any financial decisions.
Build Location
Los Angeles, CA
Most homeowners finance ADU construction rather than paying cash. These are the common routes. Talk to a lender you choose; A-du does not arrange loans.
Illustration only, assuming a 20-year fixed loan at 8.5% APR on the estimated build-cost midpoint. Your rate, term, and eligibility depend on the lender and your finances. This is not an offer of credit; financing is provided by third-party lenders, subject to their approval.
Lenders that underwrite on your home’s value after the ADU is built, often the best fit when current equity doesn’t cover the build.
For owners with substantial equity, a line of credit against the home is typically the simplest and fastest route to fund construction.
California periodically funds ADU grant programs (e.g. the CalHFA ADU Grant for predevelopment costs, when funded). Worth checking before you borrow.
Permit Ready ADU plan from the County of Riverside for the unincorporated county, drawn by Design Path Studio. Comes in Traditional, Craftsman and Spanish styles. A site in a Flood Hazard Area needs Flood Control pre-approval, and a site in an Environmental Constraint Area does not qualify.
Pre-approved plan from County of Riverside
Chris Koss, AIA, the California-licensed architect who owns A-du, can permit this plan for you, whichever firm drew it.
Pre-Approval Status: Pre-approval information is provided by the vendor and should be verified directly with your local building department.
Site Review: Pre-approval covers the building design, not your lot. Where it sits on your property still has to meet setbacks, fire department access, water supply for firefighting and, where the lot is in a wildfire hazard zone, wildland-urban interface building rules. The building and fire departments check these for every address at plan check.
Cost Estimates: All pricing information is provided by the vendor as estimates only. Actual costs may vary.
Platform Role: A-du is a technology platform connecting homeowners with design vendors. We do not provide architectural, engineering, or construction services.
Optional; at checkout you pay only the flat fee (credit cards, when offered, add a 2.99% surcharge). This plan is free from County of Riverside either way. Get the plan, then request permitting by Chris Koss, AIA from your plan dashboard.
Chris Koss, AIA, a California-licensed architect who owns A-du, provides this permitting service personally under a separate written agreement with you (the Permitting Services Agreement). It is not performed by A-du, and A-du takes no part of his fee. You can take the plan to your building department yourself instead.
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Permit Ready ADU plan from the County of Riverside for the unincorporated county, drawn by Design Path Studio. Comes in Traditional, Craftsman and Spanish styles. A site in a Flood Hazard Area needs Flood Control pre-approval, and a site in an Environmental Constraint Area does not qualify.
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