{"id":94561,"date":"2026-08-05T11:06:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/?page_id=94561"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:07:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:07:40","slug":"unpermitted-adus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/unpermitted-adus\/","title":{"rendered":"Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Assembly Bill 2533<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AB-2533-Application-Checklist-revised-07-2026.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AB 2533 Application<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BLD-100-Permit-Application-rev-07-2026.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Permit Application<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Credit-Card-Form-Service-Fees.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Credit Card Authorization Form<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In accordance with AB 2533, a streamlined process is now available to permit unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and\/or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) constructed prior to January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3>To guide you through the process, please follow the steps below:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Gather documents or evidence showing proof that the ADU\/JADU was constructed or existing area converted into an\/a ADU\/JADU prior to January 1, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Property owner complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application and sign the last page of the application.<\/li>\n<li>Hire a California Licensed General Contractor (B License), a California Licensed Architect, or a California Licensed Engineer to complete the Substandard Housing Inspection Checklist portion of the application (Part 5 &#8211; starting on Page 6 of pdf and complete\/sign\/stamp last page).<\/li>\n<li>Pay the plan check application fee, submit proof that the ADU\/JADU was constructed prior to January 1, 2020, submit the completed application with plans (site plan, floor plan, and photographs).<\/li>\n<li>If needed, submit separate application(s), plans, and fees to correct identified Health &amp; Safety Code violations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To be Eligible for the AB 2533 Permit, documentation is required to be submitted showing proof that the ADU\/JADU was constructed before January 1, 2020. The construction\/conversion date may be established with one or more of the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Los Angeles County Assessor\u2019s initial date recognizing the unpermitted ADU\/JADU.<\/li>\n<li>Title Report identifying the ADU\/JADU and date\/year of construction.<\/li>\n<li>Building and Safety, Planning or Code Enforcement records of the ADU\/JADU existing prior to January 1, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Real estate transfer disclosure for unpermitted ADU\/JADU.<\/li>\n<li>Other documents may be considered by the Building Official on a case-by-case basis and acceptance will be determined<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Before completion of application and submittal, the property owner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit\u2019s existing condition or potential scope of building improvements before completing and submitting the application for a permit.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3>Submittal Instructions:<\/h3>\n<p>Options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk-ins are accepted; To request an appointment with Building &amp; Safety Division, please call <a href=\"tel:3102179672\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(310) 217-9672<\/span><\/strong><\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:building@cityofgardena.org\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">building@cityofgardena.org<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email the completed application packet with all required documents\/plans to <a href=\"mailto:building@cityofgardena.org\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">building@cityofgardena.org<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, pay invoice by emailing credit card authorization form.<\/li>\n<li>Mail the report and check to the City of Gardena, Attn: Building &amp; Safety, located at 1700 162nd St. Gardena, CA 90247<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":839501,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-94561","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/94561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/839501"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94561"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/94561\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofgardena.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}