ADU permit process in Long Beach, California
Last verified August 29, 2026
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This guide includes the portions of the City permit process that passed our evidence review. Confirm project-specific requirements with the City before submitting.
Where to apply
- Department
- Building and Safety Bureau
- Permit portal
- City Online Portal System
- Contact
- 562-570-7648
Step by step
- 1
Confirm Planning requirements and conditional approvals
Review City ADU planning bulletin Obtain stated historic or coastal approval when applicable Planning-ready ADU proposal or conditional planning approval
- 2
Submit ADU application and plans in person
Visit Permit Center or schedule appointment Submit application and digital plans on USB Pay applicable plan check fees the same day ADU plans submitted for review
- 3
Concurrent Planning and Engineering plan review
Monitor written completeness and correction notice Resubmit revised plans to Planning and Engineering reviewers Approved plans or correction requirements
- 4
Complete ready-to-issue requirements and obtain permit
Follow ready-to-issue email instructions Pay permit fees Obtain approved construction documents Issued Building Permit
- 5
Schedule construction-phase inspections online
Schedule online inspection at each phase as instructed Inspection request
What you need to submit
- Development Permit Application
- Digital PDF plan set on USB drive
- Property-specific PAADU submittal package and plot plan
Pre-approved ADU plans
Use Long Beach’s official page to confirm which designs, site conditions, and supplemental documents qualify. Plan-check timing still depends on the project and city review.
View pre-approved plansProject-specific next step
Build your Long Beach permit report
Choose your ADU type and size to bring the City process, researched permit fees, and early construction budget into one planning report.
Sources for this guide
Additional city reference pages
The City landing page links the current Building Permit & Plan Check Fees document, describes project-specific estimates, and states 6% Technology, 6% General Plan, and $115 processing charges for applicable applications.
Accessed August 28, 2026
The six-page schedule is marked Fee Changes Effective and Last Updated May 20, 2026; it provides the plan-check percentages, valuation-bracket permit formulas, combination permit multiplier, and state-mandated valuation fees.
Accessed August 28, 2026