Check ADU permit history in Los Angeles.
Before you buy, list, design, or quote an ADU conversation, check what the public permit record actually supports.
Confirm the jurisdiction
ADU records may live with City of Los Angeles, LA County, or another city. Start by confirming which agency controls the address.
Match the ADU to the right address or unit
Accessory units can appear under a main address, unit number, parcel, or older address format. Bad matching can hide the record you need.
Read the approved scope
Look for whether the permit appears to cover a new detached ADU, conversion, junior ADU, garage conversion, addition, or related work.
Check inspections and final status
Issued is not the same as finished. Look for inspection activity and final signals before relying on an ADU as permitted.
Check related permits
ADU work may involve electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sewer, grading, fire, or address assignment records. Missing related records can matter.
ADU red-flag checklist
- ADU advertised but only old garage or remodel permits appear
- Issued permit with no visible final
- Scope says storage, recreation room, or addition instead of dwelling unit
- Address, unit, or parcel does not match the marketed unit
- Utility or trade permits are missing from the story
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FAQ
Can PermitPulse tell me if an ADU is legal?
No. PermitPulse can review public records and flag questions to verify. Legal conclusions require qualified professional advice.
What if the ADU permit is old?
Older records may require broader searching or records requests. The visible portal result may not be complete.
Is this design or approval advice?
No. This is public-record review support, not design, legal, engineering, or approval advice.