Backyard Construction Reaches Record Heights Across Los Angeles County

By Julie Gerstein · Realtor.com · 2026-08-17

Accessory dwelling units now represent over a third of all new housing permits in the Los Angeles region. According to reporting from Realtor.com, recent legislative changes that stripped away local zoning restrictions have triggered a surge in garage conversions and detached stu

Accessory dwelling units now represent over a third of all new housing permits in the Los Angeles region. According to reporting from Realtor.com, recent legislative changes that stripped away local zoning restrictions have triggered a surge in garage conversions and detached stu