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ADU builder in Sherman Oaks.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including nearby Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Feliz & Hollywood.
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Building an ADU in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks has two sides for ADUs. North of the 101 there are flat blocks of houses and a lot of apartment buildings, where garage conversions and multifamily ADUs are common requests. South of Ventura Boulevard, the hills rise toward Mulholland Drive and lots get steeper. The neighborhood falls in two planning areas: Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks, with about 391 ADU permits in 2025, and Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass, with about 218, per state housing reports.
Sherman Oaks would be a new neighborhood for us. Our nearest finished project is a modern ADU in Van Nuys with a vaulted ceiling, built next to the garage at the back of the lot. We've also built ADUs in Burbank, plus projects in Hollywood and Los Feliz.
Before construction you get a fixed quote, and the same project manager follows your ADU from the first plans to the final inspection. Financing help is part of the process if you want it.
ADUs in Sherman Oaks: 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 Sherman Oaks.
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 Sherman Oaks.
One permit office
All of Sherman Oaks is in the City of Los Angeles, so plans go through LADBS. LA's pre-approved Standard Plans are an option on many flat lots.
Apartment and duplex owners
North Sherman Oaks has a lot of multifamily housing, and those lots can often add more than one ADU. Our multifamily ADU page explains the options.
Garage conversions
A detached garage is often the quickest way to add a unit in Sherman Oaks. See typical numbers on the garage conversion cost page.
South of Ventura
Hillside lots toward Mulholland can bring fire-zone construction, an engineered foundation and Mulholland Scenic Parkway design review. We check the parcel first so none of it shows up as a surprise.
What it costs
ADU cost in Sherman Oaks
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
Sherman Oaks ADU questions, answered.
Still have a question? Ask us during your free consultation.
Can I convert my garage into an ADU in Sherman Oaks?
In most cases, yes. A garage conversion keeps the existing slab, walls and roof, and state law doesn't require new setbacks for the existing structure. We build them at $235, $260 or $285 per sq ft, after checking whether the garage needs foundation, framing or electrical work to become legal living space.
Can I add ADUs to an apartment building in Sherman Oaks?
Often you can add more than one. Multifamily lots can usually convert non-living space such as storage or parking areas, and many can add detached units as well. Because the count depends on the existing buildings, we quote each multifamily project individually after we see the property.
What will a new backyard ADU cost in Sherman Oaks?
Our flat construction rates are $275 per sq ft for basic finishes, $300 for mid-range and $325 for luxury. A 600 sq ft one-bedroom comes out around $165K–$195K. Utility upgrades, a two-story design or a sloped lot south of Ventura Boulevard can move your fixed quote, and we flag those early.
Which office issues ADU permits in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks is a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, so permits come from LADBS whether you're north or south of the 101. We prepare the drawings, submit them and handle the plan-check corrections.
Are there extra rules for hillside lots in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Lots in the hills toward Mulholland Drive can be in LAFD's very high fire hazard severity zone, a designated Hillside Area, or the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan, and each adds requirements. We look up your parcel before design and tell you which ones apply.
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