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Estimate construction costs, permit fees, and project timeline for your ADU in Los Angeles County. Based on LADU's completed projects.

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Square Footage

sq ft

300 sq ft 1,200 sq ft

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600 sq ft Detached ADU · Los Angeles

Estimated Total Cost

$190k–$232k

Construction + permit fees · Standard finish

Design & Permitting

Plans, engineering, and permit approval.

Los Angeles Building & Safety

Fees include plan check, permit issuance, school fees, and fire/safety review. Fees vary significantly by size and location.

$10k–$22k

4–6 months

Construction

Site work through final inspection

$300–$350/sq ft

$180k–$210k

6–10 months

Estimates based on LADU's completed projects in LA County. Actual costs vary based on site conditions, design complexity, and current labor/material costs. View Los Angeles permit rules →

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Cost summary

Estimated cost for a 600 sq ft detached adu in Los Angeles, CA: $190k–$232k total. Construction: $180k–$210k (standard finish, $300–$350/sq ft). Permit fees: $10,000–$22,000. Estimated project timeline: design & permitting 4–6 months, construction 6–10 months (approximately 10–16 months total). Source: LADU Corp, based on completed ADU projects in Los Angeles County (2023–2026). Estimates as of 2026.

Methodology: Construction cost per square foot sourced from LADU's completed ADU projects in Los Angeles County. Per-sq-ft rate (300–350 $/sq ft for standard finish) × type factor (100% for detached adu) × 600 sq ft. Permit fees from LADU's jurisdiction data for Los Angeles, last updated 2026-05-27. Timeline: design & permitting 4–6 months; construction 6–10 months.