Sherman Oaks ADU permit, cost & timeline.
Sherman Oaks is the Valley's strongest 2-BR detached rental market — comps land at $3,300 for a 1,000 sf unit.
Neighborhood intel
- Lot range
- 6,500–8,500 sq ft
- Zoning
- R1, partial hillside south
- Permit window
- 5–7 mo plan-check
- Permits last 12 mo
- ≈ 165
- Best-fit product
- Detached 1-BR / 2-BR with private side access
- Starting price
- from $230K
№ 01 — Field notes
What we've learned from ≈ 165 permits.
- Tight side-yard setbacks on flag lots — survey early.
- Strong rental demand from studio talent; furnished mid-term lease common.
- Median permit fee: $11K–$13K detached.
№ 02 — Questions
Sherman Oaks ADU questions, answered.
What rent should I model for Sherman Oaks?
2025 comps: $2,500 (1-BR), $3,300 (2-BR) for new-build detached ADUs with in-unit laundry and private entry.
Can I add a 2-story ADU?
Yes — up to 18 ft per AB-2533 for a flat-roof unit; 25 ft with a pitched roof in most R1 zones.
How long is plan-check?
Median 6 weeks for permit-ready CSD packages; 5–7 months for fully custom.
№ 03 — Adjacent
Neighbors & the parent city.
Building in Sherman Oaks? Send us the address and we'll send back lot-specific feasibility within one business day.
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