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ADU builder in Studio City, CA
In Studio City, many homeowners want space that does double duty: a rental today, a home studio or guest house tomorrow. As a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, Studio City ADUs are permitted by LADBS, and we handle every step.
San Fernando Valley
Building an ADU in Studio City.
What’s different about adding an ADU here, and how we plan around it.
Designed for flexible use
Studio City ADUs often start as a home office, studio or guest house and become a rental later, or the other way around. We design with separate entries, sound separation and storage so the space adapts.
Hills south of Ventura Boulevard
Streets climbing into the hills are often in LA’s Hillside Area, and some are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That can affect access, grading and fire protection, so we confirm your parcel’s overlays first.
LA’s rules on the flats
On the flatter lots near the LA River and Laurel Canyon Boulevard, LA’s standard ADU rules apply: up to 1,200 sq ft, two stories within the zone’s height limit, and 4 ft side and rear setbacks.
Plans that fit
Floor plans that work within Studio City’s rules.
These ready-to-build plans fit Studio City’s size limits. Our studio can adjust any of them to your lot.
Plan 400F
Studio · 1 Bath · 400 ft²
Plan 450
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 450 ft²
Plan 484
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 484 ft²
Plan 800
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 800 ft²
Plan 837C
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 837 ft²
Plan 1000
3 Bed · 2 Bath · 1,000 ft²
How we work in Studio City
One team from first visit to move-in.
01
Free ADU analysis
We review your Studio City lot, what the local rules allow and which plans fit, with an estimated cost.
02
Design
Our in-house studio prepares construction-ready plans in about 1–2 months.
03
Permits
We submit to LADBS and handle every round of plan check.
04
Fixed-price build
Construction in about 4–5 months, managed by one project manager from our Long Beach office.
Studio City ADU questions
Common questions in Studio City.
Can I use an ADU in Studio City as a home studio or office?
Yes. An ADU is a full dwelling with its own kitchen and bath, so you can use it as a studio or office now and rent it later. Rentals of new ADUs must be for more than 30 days.
Does Studio City have its own ADU rules?
No. Studio City is part of the City of Los Angeles, so the city’s ADU ordinance and LADBS permitting apply, plus any hillside or fire-zone overlays on your specific parcel.
How long does an ADU take in Studio City?
Plan for about 8 months: 1–2 months of design, 1–3 months of LADBS permitting depending on your parcel, and 4–5 months of construction.
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