How do you build and permit an ADU?

[Sammy Lyon]

My business partner just permitted his 10th ADU in Los Angeles (aka accessory dwelling unit / garage conversion / in law unit / granny flat / casita / tiny house). It's a legalization of an unpermitted garage conversion near Hollywood. He's going to be sharing a 60 min, no-BS class on everything you need to know about designing, permitting, and building an ADU — such as costs/timeline, how to get approved fast, how to negotiate with architects/GCs, utility connections, etc.

I was wondering, what’s one question you have about ADUs? Cost? Timeline? Size? Rules? Process? Benefits?

I want to build one myself and want to help guide the conversation on what’s most useful.