Prefab ADUs in Burbank
In 2025, 85% of new homes permitted in Burbank were ADUs — and rents here are up 28% since 2021. We deliver an all-in prefab ADU from our factory in Lathrop — permits, foundation, delivery and installation included — at one fixed price.
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ADUs in Burbank — key facts for 2026
Most Burbank homeowners can add a detached ADU of up to 850 sq ft (1,000 sq ft with 2+ bedrooms), with no impact fees under 750 sq ft and no parking near transit. Bay Modular delivers a factory-built ADU all-in for $124,900–$271,900 — the same price anywhere in California.
- Can I build an ADU in Burbank?
- Yes, on most residential lots. A detached studio or 1-bedroom ADU can be up to 850 sq ft, and up to 1,000 sq ft with 2+ bedrooms; 17 ft tall with 4-ft side and rear setbacks.
- How long does a Burbank ADU permit take?
- ADUs are approved ministerially; state law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application.
- What fees does Burbank charge?
- No impact fees under 750 sq ft (state law). School fees apply only to ADUs over 500 sq ft.
- How much does a prefab ADU cost in Burbank?
- Bay Modular: $124,900–$271,900 all-in, the same price as anywhere in California, permits and installation included.
- How many ADUs does Burbank build?
- 241 ADU permits in 2025 — 85% of all new homes permitted in the city — and 1,376 since 2021.
- What does an ADU rent for in Burbank?
- Average asking rent in Burbank was $2,783 a month in August 2026 (Zillow), up 28% since January 2021.
Sources: HCD APR 2025, City of Burbank ADU FAQ (Apr 2024), Zillow ZORI Aug 2026. Last reviewed October 2026.
Burbank in numbers
Most new homes in Burbank are ADUs
Burbank issued 1,376 ADU permits from 2021 to 2025 — in 2025, 241 of 284 new homes permitted were ADUs.
ADU permits issued in the City of Burbank
Source: California HCD Annual Progress Report data (Table A2), City of Burbank, permits issued per year. Percent = ADUs among all housing units permitted in the city that year.
average Burbank asking rent since January 2021 ($2,173 → $2,783)
Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Burbank, Aug 2026ADU permits issued in Burbank in five years (2021–2025)
HCD APR data, 2021–2025Can I build in Burbank?
Most Burbank lots with a house can add an ADU
Burbank’s ADU rules follow state law with a few local details. Here is what matters for most homeowners:
Studio or 1-bedroom up to 850 sq ft; 2+ bedrooms up to 1,000 sq ft — all our models fit.
4 ft from side and rear lot lines, 5 ft from other buildings; 17 ft tall for a new detached ADU (18 ft near major transit).
None within half a mile of transit or on permit-parking streets; otherwise one space, tandem or in the driveway is fine.
In the Mountain Fire Zone, one ADU or JADU only, up to 800 sq ft. In the R-1-H zone, ADUs are conversions only.
An ADU in the front setback area is limited to 800 sq ft.
Each extra code-compliant parking space you add allows up to 120 sq ft more, with a recorded deed restriction.
Based on the City of Burbank ADU FAQ handout (updated April 10, 2024). Not legal advice — rules depend on your exact lot. More in our ADU guides.
New in 2027: under AB 956 (Chapter 791, Statutes of 2026), from January 1, 2027 state law lets you build two detached ADUs on a lot with a single-family home, and HOA rules can’t block an ADU on a lot zoned to allow one.
Costs & fees in Burbank
What an ADU costs in Burbank
Same all-in price as anywhere in California. Our models are all under 750 sq ft, so none pays impact fees — and four of five pay no school fees.
| Model | All-in price | School fees | City impact fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Studio120 sq ft · home office or guest studio, not a rentable ADU | $75,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Small Studio256 sq ft | $124,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Large Studio ADU320 sq ft | $154,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 1 Bedroom ADU480 sq ft | $214,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2 Bedroom ADU640 sq ft | $271,900 | $3,443 | $0 |
Sources: Gov. Code §66311.5; Ed. Code §17620 and State Allocation Board 2026 school fee maximum; Gov. Code §66311.5. Launch pricing runs through December 31, 2026. Comparison is general — every project differs.
Renting in Burbank
Renting out an ADU in Burbank
average asking rent for all homes in Burbank — up 28% since 2021. HUD's 2027 fair rent for a 2-bedroom in the area is $2,964.
Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Burbank, Aug 2026 · HUD FY2027 FMR ADU for rental incomeLong-term tenants are the safe plan; a JADU can't be rented for less than 30 days under state law.
Owner occupancy applies only to a JADU, not to an ADU, under state law.
A new ADU is exempt from California's statewide rent cap (AB 1482) for 15 years after its certificate of occupancy.
Same money, other options
Yearly income per dollar, before taxes and costs. An ADU wins because you already own the land. Full comparison →
Sources: Gov. Code §66333; Civil Code §1947.12. Comparison: HUD FY2027 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area ($2,964) × 12 ÷ $271,900; U.S. Treasury (Oct 6, 2026); FTSE Nareit (Sep 2026); Zillow ZORI ÷ ZHVI, LA metro (Aug 2026); FDIC (Sep 2026). Not legal or investment advice.
Permits in Burbank
How your Burbank permit works — we handle it
Free lot check
Zoning, fire zone, transit distance, sewer and power for your Burbank address.
Plans & submittal
Our HCD-approved plans plus your site plan for the City's ADU review and building permit.
City review
Ministerial plan check; we answer comments.
Decision in 60 days
State law requires a decision on a complete ADU application within 60 days. Your ADU is built in our factory meanwhile.
Install & move in
Delivered from our Lathrop factory, installed in about a week, inspected, then your Certificate of Occupancy.
Based on the City of Burbank ADU FAQ and Gov. Code §66317.
Why now
Start your Burbank ADU with zero risk
Lock in launch pricing, see exactly what you get, and only decide once you have a fixed price for your lot.
All-in from $75,900 — everything included
- Backyard Studio (home office)$75,900All-in · fixed in writing
- Small Studio$124,900All-in · fixed in writing
- Large Studio ADU$154,900All-in · fixed in writing
- 1 Bedroom ADU$214,900All-in · fixed in writing
- 2 Bedroom ADU$271,900All-in · fixed in writing
Zero-risk start
- Free lot check & quoteNo obligation, no credit card.
- One fixed all-in priceDesign, permits, delivery and install — one number.
- HCD-approved plansState approval #1585366, financed and appraised like a home.
- 2-year warrantyOn materials and workmanship.
Visit our factory in Lathrop, CA and walk through a finished ADU.
Burbank ADU questions
Read our ADU guides, see all of California, or call (209) 214-6845.
Can I build an ADU on my lot in Burbank?
Most Burbank residential lots can add a detached ADU — up to 850 sq ft for a studio or 1-bedroom, 1,000 sq ft with 2+ bedrooms — with 4-foot side and rear setbacks. We check your address for free.
How much does an ADU cost in Burbank?
Our all-in prices are the same as anywhere in California: from $124,900 for a Small Studio to $271,900 for a 2 Bedroom ADU, with launch pricing through December 31, 2026. No impact fees under 750 sq ft, and school fees only above 500 sq ft.
How long does an ADU permit take in Burbank?
ADUs are approved ministerially, and state law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application. Most projects take 4–6 months from signing to keys.
Do I need parking for an ADU in Burbank?
Not within half a mile of transit or on streets that require a parking permit. Otherwise one space — tandem or in the existing driveway is fine.
Can I build an ADU in the Burbank hills?
In the Mountain Fire Zone you can build one ADU or JADU of up to 800 sq ft. In the R-1-H zone, ADUs are allowed only as conversions.
How tall can a detached ADU be in Burbank?
17 feet for a new detached ADU, or 18 feet within half a mile of major transit (plus up to 2 feet to match the roof). Our ADUs are single-story.
Can Bay Modular deliver to Burbank?
Yes. We build in our Lathrop factory and deliver statewide at the same all-in price, including Los Angeles County.
Is an ADU a better investment than a rental property in Burbank?
For most homeowners with room on their lot, yes: you don't buy land. A 2 Bedroom ADU at HUD's 2027 fair rent for a 2-bedroom in the LA-Long Beach area ($2,964) earns about 13.2% a year on its price before costs, vs. about 3.7% for a typical LA-metro rental home (Zillow, Aug 2026). Not investment advice.
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Can you build an ADU on your Burbank lot?
Send your Burbank address. We'll check zoning, fire zone, transit distance and utilities, and send a fixed all-in price — permits included.
HCD-approved plans (#1585366) · 2-year warranty · factory in Lathrop, CA
Sources: California HCD Annual Progress Report data, Table A2 (City of Burbank, 2021–2025, updated Oct 2026); Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Burbank (Aug 2026); HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents (Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale); City of Burbank ADU FAQ handout (Apr 2024). Prices: Bay Modular, October 2026. Not legal advice.