Major Garcetti pushes the building of ADUs units

Through this program, builders and homeowners have access to pre-approved accessory dwelling unit building (ADUs) plans to allow a faster and less expensive permitting process.

The major Garcetti said: “This program is about making ADUs more accessible, more affordable and more beautiful — and making them part of the blueprint of our efforts to tackle our housing crunch and create more affordable communities citywide”.

The standard plans allow homeowners to avoid the four-to-six-week LADBS plan check-review process and instead have plans approved in as little as a day.

The ADU plans range from small studios to large, two-story units. The ADU plans available include contributions from some of the most talented architecture and design firms.

The contributors are Welcome Projects, Jennifer Bonner/MALL, Abodu, First Office, Fung + Blatt Architects, IT House, Connect Homes, Design, and Bitches.

There are now twenty-four approved plans and four additional pending approval. Currently, ADUs make up 22% of the city’s newly permitted housing units after a 2017 state law made it easier for people to build them.

Building an ADU in your backyard will bring more value to your home. Also can bring a new stream of income. Soon, when the pandemic ends, an ADU might be the right investment in your home.

Do you want to know more about the approved designs and plans? Feel free to contact me, and will share the information with you right away. Are you interested in buying or selling your home with an ADU? Feel free to find them on our Homes for Sale page.

Sources:
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/video/5368237-la-launches-program-to-accelerate-granny-flat-construction-process/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/l-a-is-making-the-process-of-building-backyard-homes-faster-with-new-pre-approved-designs/
https://mynewsla.com/sports/2021/03/05/garcetti-announces-program-to-expedite-accessory-dwelling-unit-permit-process/