ADU builder · Studio City, Los Angeles
ADU builder in Studio City.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including nearby Burbank, Van Nuys, Los Feliz & Hollywood.
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Building an ADU in Studio City
Studio City splits into two kinds of lots. North of Ventura Boulevard the streets are mostly flat, with mid-century houses and room behind them for a backyard ADU or a garage conversion. South of Ventura the streets climb into the Santa Monica Mountains toward Mulholland Drive, where slope, fire rules and design review all affect what you can build. The Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass planning area issued about 218 ADU permits in 2025, per state housing reports.
The closest ones are ADUs in Burbank, a modern unit in Van Nuys, and over the hill, a Spanish-style ADU in Hollywood with a loft and a modern ADU in Los Feliz.
We start with a fixed construction quote, and one project manager handles your ADU through design, permits and the final inspection. We can also help you look at financing.
ADUs in Studio City: 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 Studio 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 Studio City.
City of LA permits
Studio City is in the City of Los Angeles, so plans go through LADBS. The city's Standard Plan program can work well on flatter lots north of Ventura Boulevard.
Hills and fire zones
Streets south of Ventura climb into the Santa Monica Mountains. LAFD says its very high fire hazard severity zone covers most of LA's hilly areas, which can mean ignition-resistant materials, and slopes can mean a soils report and an engineered foundation.
Near Mulholland Drive
Parcels near Mulholland can fall inside the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan, which has its own design review. If yours is one of them, we plan for that review in the schedule and the design.
Garages north of Ventura
Many flat-lot homes have a detached garage that can become a studio or one-bedroom. Our garage conversion cost page walks through the numbers.
What it costs
ADU cost in Studio 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
Studio City ADU questions, answered.
Still have a question? Ask us during your free consultation.
Where do Studio City ADU permits come from?
Studio City is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues the building permits. Lots near Mulholland Drive may also go through the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan review first. We find out which applies to your parcel before we start drawing.
How much should I budget for an ADU in Studio City?
We build at $275, $300 or $325 per sq ft depending on finish level, which puts a 600 sq ft one-bedroom at roughly $165K–$195K in construction. On a hillside lot, grading, retaining walls and an engineered foundation can raise the fixed quote, and we price that work before you commit.
Can I build an ADU on a hillside lot in Studio City?
Sometimes, but hillside lots take more checking. LAFD's very high fire hazard severity zone covers most of the city's hilly areas, and LA's ADU rules for lots that are both in a Hillside Area and in that zone have been questioned by the state's housing department. We check your parcel's designations, slope and street access first, then tell you what's realistic.
Is a garage conversion worth it in Studio City?
On the flatter streets north of Ventura Boulevard, often yes. A conversion reuses the existing garage, our rates for it are $235–$285 per sq ft, and an existing garage doesn't need new setbacks to convert. An older garage may need foundation or framing work, which we check up front.
Who handles ADU construction in Studio City from start to finish?
We do. ADU Resource Center designs the unit, gets it permitted and builds it with our own team, so you deal with one company and one project manager.
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