ADU builder · Encino, Los Angeles
ADU builder in Encino.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including nearby Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Burbank & Lake View Terrace.
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Building an ADU in Encino
Encino lots tend to be large, especially on the ranch-house streets north of Ventura Boulevard, so there's often room for a full-size ADU with two or three bedrooms. South of Ventura the neighborhood rises into the hills below Mulholland Drive, where slope and fire rules shape the design. ADU building has picked up: the Encino-Tarzana planning area went from about 357 ADU permits in 2023 to about 475 in 2025, per state housing reports.
The nearest ADU we've completed is a modern one-bedroom in Van Nuys. We've also built a poolside studio ADU in Los Angeles, a 3-bedroom ADU in Lake View Terrace and ADUs in Burbank. Our San Fernando Valley page has more.
You get a fixed quote for construction, and one project manager stays on your project from design to final inspection. We can also help you weigh financing options.
ADUs in Encino: quick facts
Updated November 2026
- Who issues ADU permits
- City of Los Angeles: LADBS (Department of Building and Safety)
- 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 Encino.
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 Encino.
LADBS and City Planning
Encino plans go through LADBS. Parcels near Mulholland Drive can also fall under the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan, which has its own design review.
Room for a bigger unit
Many Encino lots can fit a 2- or 3-bedroom detached ADU. Use the ADU cost calculator to compare sizes and finish levels before you talk to us.
Hillside and fire zone lots
Lots in the Santa Monica Mountains above Ventura Boulevard can be steep and inside LAFD's very high fire hazard severity zone. We check slope, fire zone and street access before design.
Multifamily ADUs
Encino also has apartment and condo buildings, and those lots can often add more than one ADU. See multifamily ADUs.
What it costs
ADU cost in Encino
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
Encino ADU questions, answered.
Still have a question? Ask us during your free consultation.
How much does ADU construction cost in Encino?
Our construction rates are $275 per sq ft for basic, $300 for mid-range and $325 for luxury finishes. A 600 sq ft one-bedroom lands around $165K–$195K, and a larger unit on a big Encino lot scales up from there. Hillside work, a second story or extra bathrooms can push the fixed quote above size times rate.
Who issues ADU permits in Encino?
Encino is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS reviews and issues ADU permits. Depending on the parcel, City Planning reviews can come first, for example near Mulholland Drive. We handle the whole submittal.
Can I add ADUs to a multifamily property in Encino?
Often, yes, and frequently more than one. Apartment and condo lots can usually convert non-living space and may be able to add detached units too. We look at the buildings and the lot, then quote the project individually.
What should I know about building on an Encino hillside lot?
South of Ventura Boulevard, Encino climbs into the Santa Monica Mountains, and many of those lots are steep and inside LAFD's very high fire hazard severity zone. That can mean a soils report, retaining walls, an engineered foundation and ignition-resistant materials. LA's ADU rules for hillside lots in fire zones have also been questioned by the state's housing department, so we check your parcel before any design work.
How large an ADU can I build in Encino?
State law allows detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft on many lots, and Encino lots are often big enough to use that. A junior ADU of up to 500 sq ft inside the house may be possible as well. Browse our <a href='/adu-floorplans/' class='font-semibold text-brand-700 underline'>39 floor plans</a> to get a sense of sizes.
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