ADU permit guide for Long Beach, California
Los Angeles County, California
Long Beach Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau and Planning Bureau reviews local ADU permits. Use this page to plan the local process and the fee questions to verify before you submit.
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Estimated permit fees by size
12 fee lines · low to high
| ADU size | Estimated fees |
|---|---|
| 400 sq ft | $25,700 – $60,000 |
| 500 sq ft | $31,200 – $67,500 |
| 749 sq ft | $45,000 – $86,000 |
| 750 sq ftimpact-fee threshold | $45,000 – $86,100 |
| 751 sq ft | $45,100 – $86,200 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $58,800 – $104,700 |
| 1,200 sq ft | $69,800 – $119,600 |
Getting the permit
- Department
- Long Beach Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau and Planning Bureau
- Typical timeline
- State law requires city action on a complete ADU application within 60 days; Pre-Approved ADU (PAADU) plans may be approved over-the-counter with same-day permit issuance.
Read before you budget
- Most fee lines are working estimates rather than verified published city rates. Confirm every line with the city before budgeting.
- Some fee items appear more than once, so category totals may double count.