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How to vet an ADU builder in LA: look up their CSLB license, confirm it's active with a Class B classification, $25k bond, current workers' comp, and a $1,000 deposit cap.

Learn how ADU construction loans work in California — draw schedules, construction-to-permanent options, qualifying requirements, and how they compare to HELOCs and cash-out refinances.

The CalHFA ADU grant is currently paused — the last $25M round was fully allocated in days in December 2023. Here's what it covered, why it ran out, and the financing paths that actually exist today.

The '60-day ADU approval' is a statute on the city, not a build timeline. Here's how long an ADU permit really takes in LA — and why a 60-day promise is a red flag.

Wondering if you can build an ADU on your LA property? Get a free address check of zoning, lot size & setbacks, then a vetted, CSLB-licensed builder confirms feasibility on-site. California has no minimum lot size.

SoCal is an ADU-scam hotspot. Learn the 7 ADU contractor red flags, the $1,000 deposit-cap law that protects you, and how to spot an ADU contractor scam fast.

ADU vs JADU in California, explained: a JADU is up to 500 sq ft carved from your house with owner-occupancy required; a standard ADU is bigger and can be detached.

The 2026 LADBS ADU permit playbook for LA homeowners: ZIMAS eligibility, the ePlanLA submittal process, real costs, honest timelines (why the 60-day promise is a myth), and how to get matched with a vetted, licensed builder — free.

The 6 real ways to pay for an ADU in Los Angeles — cash, HELOC, cash-out refi, ADU/renovation loans, ARV loans, and the CalHFA $40,000 grant (currently paused). Honest 2026 guide from LA's vetted directory of licensed ADU builders.

ADUs in LA run ~$300–$450/sq ft and $150k–$400k all-in — but the CA median is ~$150k and 71% cost under $200k. See the 2026 cost breakdown by type, then check if your property qualifies, free.