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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit in Long Beach, California

Long Beach routes ADUs through its over-the-counter plan review: OTC Plan Review Permits 'can be obtained for minor construction projects requiring in-person plan reviews such as one one-story residential additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and relocation of 50 or less fire sprinkler heads.'

Verified 2026-09-11 · Source

When you need this permit

  • The review is in person at the counter - OTC permits 'can be obtained in person by visiting our Permit Center located at City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Fl.)'
  • Appointment slots are published: 'Appointments are currently available on Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.'
  • ONE PROJECT PER VISIT: 'for each appointment scheduled we are limiting the number of projects that will be processed and reviewed to one (1) per visit.'
  • The qualifying list is published separately in 'Information Bulletin IB-002 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Plan Review Service for Minor Projects .'
  • Permits issue at the Development Permit Center to 'A licensed contractor who has a valid California State Contractor's License and an active Long Beach Business License .' or to 'A Homeowner of a one- or two-family dwelling and related accessory building or structure in accordance with Information Bulletin BU-029 / Eligibility to Obtain a Construction Permit .' Contractor

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Fee schedule

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit feesLong Beach links Fee Schedules from the Building Permits page rather than printing amounts inline; no figure is asserted here because none was read.
Per the City's published fee schedules

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Inspection

    Through the Building and Safety Bureau after permit issuance.

Tips

  • AN ADU IS AN OTC PROJECT HERE, WHICH MEANS IN PERSON, NOT ONLINE. The review happens at the counter during the appointment.
  • ONE PROJECT PER APPOINTMENT. If you have an ADU and something else, that is two visits.
  • PERMITS DIE ON A 90-DAY CLOCK, NOT THE 180 DAYS SOME CALIFORNIA CITIES USE: 'Permits become null and void if work authorized is not commenced within 90 days of the issuance or if such work is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 90 days .'

Frequently asked questions

Long Beach requires an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit for: The review is in person at the counter - OTC permits 'can be obtained in person by visiting our Permit Center located at City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Fl.)'; Appointment slots are published: 'Appointments are currently available on Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.'; ONE PROJECT PER VISIT: 'for each appointment scheduled we are limiting the number of projects that will be processed and reviewed to one (1) per visit.'; The qualifying list is published separately in 'Information Bulletin IB-002 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Plan Review Service for Minor Projects .'; Permits issue at the Development Permit Center to 'A licensed contractor who has a valid California State Contractor's License and an active Long Beach Business License .' or to 'A Homeowner of a one- or two-family dwelling and related accessory building or structure in accordance with Information Bulletin BU-029 / Eligibility to Obtain a Construction Permit .'. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Long Beach - Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau at 562.570.PMIT (7648) before starting work.

In Long Beach, the published Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit fees is: Per the City's published fee schedules. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Long Beach does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Long Beach - Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau at 562.570.PMIT (7648) for current turnaround.

You'll need: APP-001 Development Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Long Beach requires 1 inspection(s) for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit, in order: Inspection. Schedule each through City of Long Beach - Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau (562.570.PMIT (7648)).

Apply through City of Long Beach - Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau at 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 - the Permit Center is at City Hall on the 2nd floor. NOTE: a page footer gives 411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor for Community Development generally; the 2nd floor is what both the Building & Safety contact block and the OTC page give for the Permit Center itself.. Phone: 562.570.PMIT (7648). Office hours: Building & Safety: M 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, T 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, W 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, TH 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. OTC plan review appointments are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.. Official information: https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/.

Long Beach, California has adopted: California Building Standards Code as adopted locally, administered through Long Beach Municipal Code Section 18.04 - the City points readers there 'For additional information regarding building permit requirements and exceptions'. NO EDITION YEAR IS ASSERTED: this record does not state the adopting ordinance's edition.. Local amendments apply — see the Long Beach overview page for the full list.

Yes - ADUs are named among the minor projects eligible for Over-The-Counter plan review, done in person at the Permit Center, one project per appointment.

Sources & verification

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Department & other records

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