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  "name": "How long does it take to design, permit, and build an ADU in Los Angeles County?",
  "description": "Many LA County ADU projects take **9–18 months** from idea to move‑in, depending on city, type of ADU, and how decisive you are. Some simpler projects finish fa",
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        "text": "Many LA County ADU projects take **9–18 months** from idea to move‑in, depending on city, type of ADU, and how decisive you are. Some simpler projects finish faster; complex sites or slow jurisdictions can push timelines longer.\n\nYou’re dealing with design, multiple plan reviews, and field inspections, so delays at any stage can ripple through the schedule. Clear decisions and complete plans are the best schedule protectors.\n\nKey factors:\n- Design + engineering: typically 1–3 months\n- Planning and building approvals: often 2–6+ months depending on jurisdiction\n- Construction: roughly 3–8 months, longer for large or complex builds\n- Changes, corrections, or financing delays\n\nBuild in contingency time and avoid promising family or tenants a fixed move‑in date too early. Ask prospective builders for detailed schedules with milestones, and how they handle plan check corrections and inspection bottlenecks.\n\nLocal ADU contractors who know Los Angeles agencies can often shave weeks off by submitting clean, complete packages the first time."
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