ADU builder · Culver City, CA
ADU builder in Culver City.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including nearby Venice, El Segundo, Los Angeles & South Los Angeles.
Licensed & insured · Construction from $275/sq ft · 5.0★ rated
Building an ADU in Culver City
Culver City is surrounded by Los Angeles but runs its own permits, which surprises some owners. Many lots are small, and the city mixes single-family streets with duplexes and apartment buildings, so owners ask about both backyard ADUs and ADUs on multifamily lots. The city issued about 68 ADU permits in 2023, about 80 in 2024 and about 84 in 2025, per state housing reports.
ADU Resource Center designs, permits and builds ADUs with one in-house team. Nearby, we built a two-story, 2-bedroom ADU in Venice that replaced an old rec room, a poolside studio in Los Angeles, a detached ADU in El Segundo and a backyard unit with two baths in South Los Angeles.
Whether you build from a city plan or a custom design, you get a fixed quote before construction. One project manager stays with the job through final inspection, and we help line up financing.
ADUs in Culver City: quick facts
Updated November 2026
- Who issues ADU permits
- City of Culver City
- Our construction rates
- $275, $300 or $325 per sq ft (basic, mid-range, luxury); garage conversions $235–$285 per sq ft
- Example cost
- A 600 sq ft one-bedroom runs about $165K–$195K in construction
- Size limits under state law
- Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft on many lots; junior ADUs up to 500 sq ft inside the home
- Permit decision
- State law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application
- Who builds it
- ADU Resource Center: design, permits and construction by one team, 600+ ADUs delivered, office in Glendale
ADU rules change. We confirm the current rules for your lot on the free consultation.
Real projects nearby
ADUs we've built near Culver City.
Hear it from our clients
Homeowners on building their ADU with us
More stories on our testimonials page.
Local know-how
What to know before building in Culver City.
Culver City, not LADBS
Plans go to Culver City's Building Safety Division for plan check, with zoning questions handled by the city's Planning staff. LA's Standard Plan program doesn't apply here. We handle the submittal and corrections.
City pre-approved plans
Culver City offers pre-approved studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom ADU plans in three styles. They still need a site plan and plan check, and they're meant for new construction only.
Multifamily lots
Duplexes and small apartment buildings can often add more than one ADU under state law. Read about multi-family ADUs, and we'll confirm what your property allows.
Small lots
Tight side yards make access and staging harder, and that can affect cost. A well-placed compact unit often fits where a big one won't. Start with the cost calculator.
What it costs
ADU cost in Culver City
We build at a flat rate per square foot: $275 (basic), $300 (mid-range) and $325 (luxury) finishes. Here's what that means for common sizes. Construction only; design, permits and city fees are quoted separately on your consultation.
| ADU size | Basic | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 sq ft studio | ~$110K | ~$120K | ~$130K |
| 600 sq ft 1-bedroom | ~$165K | ~$180K | ~$195K |
| 800 sq ft 2-bedroom | ~$220K | ~$240K | ~$260K |
| 1,000 sq ft 2–3 bedroom | ~$275K | ~$300K | ~$325K |
Get a number for your exact size: ADU cost calculator · Browse ADU floor plans · Converting a garage? See garage conversion cost.
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Questions
Culver City ADU questions, answered.
Still have a question? Ask us during your free consultation.
Who issues ADU permits in Culver City?
Culver City is its own city, separate from Los Angeles, so ADU plans don't go to LADBS. Culver City's Planning staff handle zoning questions and its Building Safety Division does plan check. We draw the plans, file them with the city and work through the corrections.
Does Culver City offer pre-approved ADU plans?
Yes. The city's pre-approved ADU program has studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom plans in three styles: Post-War Bungalow, Spanish Revival and Contemporary. You still need a site plan, plan check and the usual fees. We can build from one of those plans or design a custom unit.
Can I build a multifamily ADU in Culver City?
On many multifamily lots, state law allows more than one ADU, either converted from unused space or built new. Culver City adjusted its rules to match state law, and the number allowed depends on your lot. We confirm it before design, and multi-family projects are quoted individually.
How much does an ADU cost in Culver City?
Our flat construction rate is $275, $300 or $325 per sq ft for basic, mid-range or luxury finishes. That works out to roughly $165K–$195K for a 600 sq ft one-bedroom, while garage conversions run $235–$285 per sq ft. Tight access on small lots or utility upgrades can change the fixed quote.
Can I legalize an ADU that was built without permits?
Culver City has a path to legalize ADUs and junior ADUs built without permits before 2020. The city suggests starting with a third-party code inspection to see what needs fixing. We can look at the unit and tell you what it would take.
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