ADU Builder in Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks has a bit of everything: single-family streets, apartment and condo buildings, the busy stretch of Ventura and Sepulveda Boulevards, and quiet homes tucked into the hills toward Mulholland Drive. That variety means an ADU in Sherman Oaks can look very different from one block to the next.

Tehran Construction & Remodeling helps Sherman Oaks owners plan and build garage conversions and ground-up ADUs, with design in-house or with partners. We speak English and Farsi.

Sherman Oaks ADU Basics

Permits go through LADBS

Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so ADU permits are handled by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). The city makes the final permit decision.

One neighborhood, more than one plan area

Here's a local detail many owners don't know. For planning purposes, Sherman Oaks is split across more than one community plan. Much of it sits in the Sherman Oaks–Studio City–Toluca Lake–Cahuenga Pass plan area, while North Sherman Oaks is part of the Van Nuys–North Sherman Oaks plan area. And City Planning notes that some neighborhoods near the Sepulveda Pass that have long gone by "Sherman Oaks" fall within the Encino–Tarzana plan area.

The permitting agency is the same either way. But the community plan and any overlays on your parcel can affect what applies, so we always look up the exact parcel rather than going by the neighborhood name.

Common ADU Paths in Sherman Oaks

Single-family homes

On many single-family lots, the two main choices are converting an existing garage or building a new detached unit in the backyard. A conversion reuses walls and a roof you already have. A new build gives you more freedom over size and layout.

Duplexes and multi-family buildings

Because Sherman Oaks has a lot of multi-family housing, this one matters here. California ADU law also allows ADUs on many lots with existing multi-family buildings, for example by converting non-livable spaces such as storage rooms or garages, or by building detached units, within the limits the law sets. What fits depends on your building and your parcel.

Hillside homes south of Ventura

Homes in the hills toward Mulholland Drive can be wonderful ADU sites, but they usually need more planning for slope, access and foundations. Some lots carry hillside or fire-zone requirements, and properties near Mulholland may fall under the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan. We flag these during feasibility.

Starting Prices

2-car garage conversion: from $90k
Ground-up ADU: from $290 per square foot
Build timelines: from about 3 months

All of these are build-only starting prices. Design, permits, city fees and utility upgrades are extra. A starting price isn't a quote. Your final price is set in your written estimate, after we've seen the property.

Other fees can still apply, including permit and plan check fees, school fees for ADUs of 500 square feet or more, and any utility connection charges.

Learn more about each option on our ADU page.

Working Together

We start every Sherman Oaks project with a free, no-obligation feasibility review. We look up your parcel, check what has been permitted before, look at the space you have, and talk about your goals, whether that's rental income, family, or a home office. If it makes sense to move ahead, we take care of design, LADBS plan check and corrections, and the build, with city inspections along the way.

Our team brings 10 years of experience, has served 237+ clients and has completed $52M+ in projects. We serve homeowners across Los Angeles from our office on Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills. Licensed, bonded, and insured (general liability).

Sherman Oaks ADU FAQ

Can I add an ADU to my duplex or apartment building?

In many cases, yes. State law allows ADUs on many multi-family lots, within set limits. The right approach depends on your building, so we review it with you first.

My address says Sherman Oaks. Which rules apply?

ADU permits in Sherman Oaks go through LADBS. Your exact parcel decides which community plan and overlays apply, so we look it up by address.

If I convert my garage, do I need to replace the parking?

No. Under California law, the city can't require replacement parking when a garage is converted to an ADU.

Talk to Us About Your Sherman Oaks Property

Call (818) 818-8366, WhatsApp us at https://wa.me/18188188366, email info@tehranconstruction.com, or reach us through our contact page. Ask for your free, no-obligation feasibility review. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Closed Sunday.

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