What an ADU costs in Pacific Palisades (2026)
The Palisades is part of the City of LA, so LADBS and LA City Planning run permits. Here are typical numbers, the local rules, and your next step.
Typical ADU numbers in Pacific Palisades
- A 750 sq ft backyard ADU with a standard finish costs about $300,000 to build, all in: building, site work, city fees and design.
- Typical ADU rent: about $5,650 a month for 750 sq ft.
- Home value nearby: about $1,600 per sq ft (Prime area).
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ADU permits and local rules in Pacific Palisades
Who runs permits
LADBS (building permits) and LA City Planning. One-Stop Rebuilding Center: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd.
Fire rebuild help
Fire rebuilds: you can rebuild what you had, up to 110% of the old size and height, with no environmental or Coastal review (Mayor's order EO1). LA also has a pre-approved ADU Standard Plan Program.
What can slow you down
- Hillside size rules and fire zones apply to many lots.
- Parts of the Palisades are in the Coastal Zone.
- SB 9 lot splits are paused here for now.
Sources: LA City Planning Palisades rebuild page; Mayor's emergency orders EO1, EO8, EO9. State ADU law. General information, not legal advice. Updated October 2026.
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