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Wrong permit = start over Hidden fees add up fast Plan check timelines vary wildly by city Missing documents = rejected application ADA upgrades nobody told you about LADWP coordination takes 6–10 weeks Wrong permit = start over Hidden fees add up fast Plan check timelines vary wildly by city Missing documents = rejected application ADA upgrades nobody told you about LADWP coordination takes 6–10 weeks

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Detached ADU — Los Angeles
Complex
Est. Total Fees $13,090
Timeline 20–24 weeks
Plan Check Type Regular Plan Check
Submission Method Online via ePlanLA
School Impact Fee ~$3,220 (separate)
⚠️ Watch Out For
LADWP connection fees are separate from LADBS and take 6–10 weeks to schedule. Start this application the same day you submit plans.

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10 California cities.
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