South Bay lots are expensive and most of them have room in the back. The free ADU guide is the document I send clients before they call a contractor or a city planner. It covers what you can build on your specific lot, what it costs in 2026, what it rents for, how the Torrance, Redondo, Manhattan, Hermosa, Palos Verdes and Long Beach rules differ, and which cities hand you free pre-approved plans.
Lot eligibility testFive questions that tell you in two minutes whether an ADU is realistic on your property.
City by city rulesTorrance, Redondo, Manhattan, Hermosa, the PV cities, Long Beach and county pockets, including the coastal zone catch.
Real 2026 costsGarage conversion vs detached build, per square foot, permit fees and the soft costs nobody quotes you.
Rent and value mathA worked example of what a South Bay ADU rents for and what it does to your resale value.
Free pre-approved plansWhere to get them, what sizes exist, and how same day permits work.
Financing and timelineHELOC, cash out, renovation loans, and a realistic month by month schedule.
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