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Laws & permits · November 4, 2026 · 6 min read

California’s 2027 ADU Law Changes: What Los Angeles Homeowners Should Know

Two detached ADUs on one single-family lot, lower impact fees for larger ADUs and fewer plan-check rounds. Here’s what changes on January 1, 2027.

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