--- title: Los Angeles Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs - Granny Flats description: "Learn more about Los Angeles 's new Accessory Dwelling Unit ( ADU ) ordinance, also known as Granny Flats. What are ADUs? What are the rules? Can you build a Granny Flat / ADU on your property in LA?" --- [Ë](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-units-what-are-adus-granny-flats#mobile) [![Modative ADUs.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20A.%20Build%20Images/Artboard%201.png?width=320&name=Artboard%201.png "Modative ADUs.png")](https://www.modative.com) [![Get Started!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99) [Ë](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-units-what-are-adus-granny-flats#mobile) # Accessory Dwelling Units # What are Accessory Dwelling Units? Also known as Granny Flats, Accessory Dwelling Units ( ADUs ) are independent second dwelling units on your property. ![ADU-Icon-Los-Angeles.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU-Icon-Los-Angeles.png?width=320&name=ADU-Icon-Los-Angeles.png "ADU-Icon-Los-Angeles.png") What is an ADU? - Also known as a Granny Flat or Backyard Home, an Accessory Dwelling Unit is an independent second dwelling unit on a property.   - These units can be attached to an existing house or detached as a separate structure. - ADUs can be constructed on any lot zoned for residential use. - Backyard homes can be legally rented. Los Angeles ADUs - New 2020 Standards #  Starting January 1, 2020, the rules regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in California and Los Angeles have changed for the better including very favorable parking requirements. Most properties can now accommodate an ADU.   [![See the new ADU rules](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41216/04288910-edb3-44cc-bdb4-caf0507ced0b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41216/04288910-edb3-44cc-bdb4-caf0507ced0b) ![Los_Angeles_California-Executive-Architect-Locations.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Los_Angeles_California-Executive-Architect-Locations.png?width=320&name=Los_Angeles_California-Executive-Architect-Locations.png "Los_Angeles_California-Executive-Architect-Locations.png") ADU Opportunity ADU's are a huge opportunity for individual home owners to provide new housing units in their own backyard. Homes that can serve as a: ![ADU Granny Flat Elderly Home.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Granny%20Flat%20Elderly%20Home.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Granny%20Flat%20Elderly%20Home.png "ADU Granny Flat Elderly Home.png") Granny Flat Nearby, yet private residence for an elderly relative ![ADU Young Adult Home.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Young%20Adult%20Home.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Young%20Adult%20Home.png "ADU Young Adult Home.png") Crash Pad Home for a young adult working towards affording their own place ![ADU Rental.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Rental.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Rental.png "ADU Rental.png") Rental Additional income though long or short term rentals     **![](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Modative-Gray-Sprinter-Est-2006-Logo.png?width=320&name=Modative-Gray-Sprinter-Est-2006-Logo.png "Modative-Gray-Sprinter-Est-2006-Logo.png")** **Modative is a design/build operation in Los Angeles for detached, ground-up ADUs and garage conversions. ** **We are a one-stop-shop with semi-custom, predesigned models. Modative handles all aspects of the process, including:** ![ADU Architects](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Architects.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Architects.png "ADU Architects") Architecture We've been designing small, yet efficient, homes since our founding in 2006. ![ADU Features](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Features.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Features.png "ADU Features") Engineering We partner with the best structural, electrical, and civil engineers in town to ensure your ADU is safe and energy efficient. ![ADU Get Started](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Get%20Started.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Get%20Started.png "ADU Get Started") Permit Processing Our secret weapon is that we're really good at the boring stuff too, like expeditiously permitting your ADU. ![ADU Builder](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADU%20Builder.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Builder.png "ADU Builder") Construction Our experienced construction team will bring your ADU from concept to reality. ![ADU Bathrooms](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Bathrooms.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Bathrooms.png "ADU Bathrooms") Finish & Fixture Options We offer a range of finish options to customize your ADU. Enough to keep it interesting without being overwhelming. ![ADU Budget](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU%20Budget.png?width=64&name=ADU%20Budget.png "ADU Budget") Financing Partnerships We partner with local lenders that can offer you great financing options on your backyard home. [Learn more about Modative](https://www.modative.com/adus-and-modative-los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-units-granny-flats) See if our ADUs can work for you. Get started now. [![Get Started!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99) ![ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20A.%20Build%20Images/ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg?width=200&name=ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg "ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg") #### Mod EV is a Division of Modative Build, Inc. Contact Mod EV is a Division of Modative Build, Inc. 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