Garage to ADU conversions are the second most common way to create additional dwelling space within our existing residential home in Los Angeles. In California, garage conversions are commonly referred to as Granny flats or Accessory Dwelling Units, “ADUs”.
In fact, a large number of Los Angeles residence already live in “back houses” and ADUs. Thanks to Senate Bill 1069, converting your existing garage into an ADU can be the easiest and most cost-effective way to create an additional dwelling unit to your property as well as offering various other advantages.
Additional Rental Income
ADUs provide an additional source of rental income for homeowners and low-cost housing for many renters living in Los Angeles. Likewise, an ADU conversion offers manageable density to single-family areas where new apartment complexes would be hard to construct.
California Senate Bill 1069
In 2016, California Senate Bill 1069 made it easy for homeowners obtain approval of remodeling garages into new living spaces. The bill to reduce the barriers many California homeowners face when seeking to build an accessory dwelling unit or granny flat on their property.
Garage to ADU Conversions Size Requirements in California
Garage to ADU conversions size requirements can vary by city in California.
For instance, in the City of Santa Monica, all types of ADUs can be up to 650 square feet in size. On the other hand, in City of Glendale garage to ADU conversion size requirement is limited to a maximum of 600 square feet. City like Santa Monica, Glendale, and Pasadena have ADU ordinance which outlines city-specific guidelines for ADU dwellings.
However, per state law, the size of an ADU attached to the main residential house is limited to a maximum of 1,200 square feet or half the size of the existing residence, whichever is smaller. While, detached ADUs can not be larger than 1,200 square feet.
Do You Need a Permit for Los Angeles Garage to ADU Conversion?
In Los Angeles-area cities, and in unincorporated Los Angeles County, homeowners seeking to do a garage to ADU conversion may need to run the plans for the remodeling project by their local department of building and safety.
ADU Certificate of Occupancy
Upon the completion of garage to ADU conversion homeowners will need to obtain a certificate of occupancy before a tenant can move in. As such, the ADU structure will need to be inspected, including electricity, plumbing, and heating system will be required to all be in working order.
Garage Conversion Ideas
There are many garage conversion ideas other than converting it into a room. Some garage conversion ideas include:
- Garage to living space conversion
- Garage to studio conversion
- Garage to game room conversion
- Garage to home office conversion
- Garage to playroom conversion
Garage Conversion Contractors in Los Angeles
Are you are seeking to do a garage conversion for your next home renovation project? Get in touch with our general contractors that offer top quality garage conversion in Los Angeles for a free estimate. Our garage conversion services include garage to room, garage to ADU, garage to living space, garage remodeling, garage to apartment, garage to studio, garage to game room, and even garage to office in Los Angeles.