ADU builder · North Hollywood, Los Angeles
ADU builder in North Hollywood.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including nearby Van Nuys, Burbank & Los Feliz.
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Building an ADU in North Hollywood
North Hollywood is one of the busiest places in Los Angeles for ADUs. The North Hollywood-Valley Village planning area issued about 545 ADU permits in 2024 and about 460 in 2025, per state housing reports. The neighborhood is mostly flat, with single-family streets of older homes mixed in with duplexes and apartment buildings, so owners here add everything from backyard units to conversions on multifamily lots.
Our closest projects are a modern ADU in Van Nuys with a vaulted ceiling and an L-shaped kitchen, and ADUs in Burbank, right across the city line. See more Valley work on our San Fernando Valley page.
You'll know the price before we start, because we give a fixed quote for construction. A single project manager runs your job from design through the last inspection, and we can point you to financing options.
ADUs in North Hollywood: 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 North Hollywood.
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 North Hollywood.
Permits through LADBS
North Hollywood plans go to LA's Department of Building and Safety. If one of LA's pre-approved Standard Plans suits your lot, it can shorten the design review.
Flat lots, simpler site work
Most of North Hollywood sits on the flat valley floor, so grading and retaining walls rarely come up. On these lots, cost usually depends on the ADU's size, the finish level and how far it sits from the sewer and electrical service.
Duplexes and apartments
North Hollywood has plenty of multifamily property. Those lots can often add more than one ADU. Read how that works on our multifamily ADU page.
Plan for the heat
Valley summers are hot, so we size insulation and cooling for the unit from the start. Try the ADU cost calculator for a first number before your consultation.
What it costs
ADU cost in North Hollywood
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
North Hollywood ADU questions, answered.
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Who approves ADU permits in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, so ADU plans go to LADBS. Valley Village and the NoHo Arts District are handled the same way. We draw the plans, submit them, respond to plan-check corrections and pull the permits.
What does an ADU in North Hollywood cost?
Construction is priced per square foot at $275 for basic finishes, $300 for mid-range and $325 for luxury. A 600 sq ft one-bedroom built at those rates lands around $165K–$195K. A sewer connection far from the back of the lot or an older electrical panel can add to the fixed quote, and we spell those items out before you sign.
Can I turn my North Hollywood garage into an ADU?
Usually. Converting a detached garage reuses its slab, walls and roof, and our garage conversion rates are $235, $260 or $285 per sq ft. Before quoting, we look at the slab, the framing and the wiring, because an older garage may need work on those to pass as living space.
I own a duplex or small apartment building in North Hollywood. Can I add an ADU?
Very likely. Multifamily lots can often add more than one ADU, either by converting space like storage rooms or garages or by building detached units. The number depends on the existing buildings and the lot, so we work it out for your property and quote multifamily projects individually.
How big can a backyard ADU be in North Hollywood?
State law allows detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft on many lots, and you can often add a junior ADU of up to 500 sq ft inside the house as well. What actually fits depends on your lot size, the house and the setbacks. Our <a href='/adu-floorplans/' class='font-semibold text-brand-700 underline'>floor plans</a> range from studios to three bedrooms.
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