County of Los Angeles ADU Pilot Program

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

In October 2017, the County of Los Angeles implemented Strategy F4: Development of the Second (Accessory) Dwelling Unit Pilot Program (“County of Los Angeles ADU Pilot Program”), which is one of many strategies established to combat homelessness in Los Angeles County. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as a granny flats or backyard homes, are residential units with a kitchen that are located on the same property as the primary residence. The County of Los Angeles ADU Pilot Program streamlines the permitting process for ADUs, provides technical assistance to homeowners, provides incentives for developing ADUs in exchange for leasing the ADU to families/individuals experiencing homelessness, and promotes the development of ADUs as an important source of rental and naturally occurring affordable housing in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It is a robust collaboration between the Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative, Arts and Culture, Public Works, Regional Planning, and the Los Angeles County Development Authority, and consists of the following components: •ADU Ordinance and coordinated implementation between County partners;•Part of the Solution: YES to ADU design competition and exhibition; and•Financial incentives and technical assistance to five homeowners to develop ADUs for tenants with homeless vouchers.