ADU Eligibility Checker
Find out if your property qualifies to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Check Your Property
Enter your Los Angeles address to see if you can build an ADU
This tool is for City of Los Angeles properties only
What is an ADU?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot, like a backyard cottage or garage conversion.
What We Check
Zoning, lot size, hillside areas, historic preservation zones, and open building violations that may affect eligibility.
Increase Property Value
ADUs can add rental income potential and significantly increase your property's overall value.


