AB 2533 ADU Inspections in Los Angeles & Orange County
Legalizing Unpermitted ADUs in Los Angeles & OC
If you own property in Los Angeles County, Orange County, or surrounding Southern California cities and have an unpermitted ADU or JADU, California’s AB 2533 may finally give you a legal path forward.
We’ve been inspecting properties across Southern California for over 27 years, and have seen firsthand how unpermitted units limit property value, create risk during sales, and raise red flags with lenders. AB 2533 was designed to fix that—by allowing qualifying ADUs and JADUs built before January 1, 2020 to be legalized through a streamlined permit process.
What AB 2533 Means for Property Owners in Los Angeles & OC
A Legal Path for Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs
Under AB 2533, local building departments in cities like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Arcadia, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and Long Beach cannot deny an ADU or JADU permit application solely because the unit was built without permits—as long as it meets basic health and safety standards.
For many Southern California homeowners and investors, this means:
- No retroactive permit penalties
- No impact or connection fees in most cases
- A clearer, faster approval process
- The ability to legally rent, refinance, or sell with confidence
Our AB 2533 Inspection Process
Step 1: On-Site ADU / JADU Evaluation
We inspect your unpermitted ADU or JADU anywhere in Los Angeles County or Orange County, verifying construction condition, safety issues, and eligibility under AB 2533.
Step 2: Clear, Localized Inspection Report
You receive a detailed report written for local building officials, lenders, appraisers, and future buyers, outlining compliance status and next steps.
Step 3: Support Through the Legalization Process
We help you understand how to work with your city or county building department and what corrections—if any—are required before permit approval.
SERVICE AREA — AB2533 ADU Inspections in Los Angeles & OC
- Los Angeles County Home Inspections
- Orange County Home Inspections
- San Gabriel Valley Home Inspections
- San Bernardino County Home Inspections
- Riverside County Home Inspections
- Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Claremont, Glendora, La Verne, San Dimas, San Gabriel, Temple City, Sierra Madre, Covina, West Covina, San Marino, South Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles, Corona, Whittier
- We do not unfortunately service the West San Fernando Valley & High Desert (Palmdale, Lancaster)
- We do not service the City of Pasadena