Prefab ADUs in Inglewood
Inglewood issued seven times more ADU permits in 2025 than in 2024 — and in 2025 nearly every new home permitted in the city was an ADU. 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 Inglewood — key facts for 2026
Most Inglewood homeowners can add a one-story detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft, 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 Inglewood?
- Yes, on most single-family lots. Inglewood allows a one-story detached ADU up to 1,000 sq ft (no larger than the house), 16 ft tall, with 4-ft side and rear setbacks.
- How long does an Inglewood ADU permit take?
- ADUs on single-family lots are approved ministerially; state law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application.
- What fees does Inglewood charge?
- No impact fees under 750 sq ft (state law). Inglewood Unified's school fee applies only to ADUs over 500 sq ft.
- How much does a prefab ADU cost in Inglewood?
- Bay Modular: $124,900–$271,900 all-in, the same price as anywhere in California, permits and installation included.
- How many ADUs does Inglewood build?
- 147 ADU permits in 2025, up from 20 in 2024 — 343 since 2021.
- What does an ADU rent for in Inglewood?
- Average asking rent in Inglewood was $2,492 a month in August 2026 (Zillow), up 27% since January 2021.
Sources: HCD APR 2025, City of Inglewood ADU Development Standards (2024), Zillow ZORI Aug 2026. Last reviewed October 2026.
Inglewood in numbers
Inglewood’s ADU permits jumped in 2025
Inglewood issued 147 ADU permits in 2025, up from 20 in 2024 — in the last three years, almost all homes the City permitted were ADUs.
ADU permits issued in the City of Inglewood
Source: California HCD Annual Progress Report data (Table A2), City of Inglewood, permits issued per year. Percent = ADUs among all housing units permitted in the city that year.
average Inglewood asking rent since January 2021 ($1,969 → $2,492)
Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Inglewood, Aug 2026more ADU permits in 2025 than in 2024 (20 → 147)
HCD APR data, 2021–2025Can I build in Inglewood?
Most Inglewood lots with a house can add an ADU
Inglewood’s ADU Development Standards (2024) follow state law with a few local details. Here is what matters for most homeowners:
A detached ADU can be up to 1,000 sq ft, but no larger than your house — all our models fit.
4 ft from side and rear lot lines; one story, 16 ft tall. Building separation follows the California Building Code.
None within half a mile walking of transit or one block of car share; otherwise one tandem space on the driveway.
The ADU must match the house — roof pitch, window trim, color and exterior finishes. We choose finishes to fit.
A recorded covenant: no separate sale and no short-term rentals of 30 days or less.
New ADUs in R-3, R-4, R-M and mixed-use zones go through the City's Site Plan Review.
Based on the City of Inglewood ADU Development Standards (2024) and its ADU page. 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 Inglewood
What an ADU costs in Inglewood
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; Inglewood Unified School District developer fees. Launch pricing runs through December 31, 2026. Comparison is general — every project differs.
Renting in Inglewood
Renting out an ADU in Inglewood
average asking rent for all homes in Inglewood — up 27% since 2021. HUD's 2027 fair rent for a 2-bedroom in the area is $2,964.
Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Inglewood, Aug 2026 · HUD FY2027 FMR ADU for rental incomeInglewood's ADU covenant prohibits short-term rentals of 30 days or less — plan on long-term tenants.
Owner occupancy applies only to a property with a JADU, not to an ADU.
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: City of Inglewood ADU Development Standards (2024); 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 Inglewood
How your Inglewood permit works — we handle it
Free lot check
Zoning, transit distance, setbacks, sewer and power for your Inglewood address.
Plans & submittal
Our HCD-approved plans with finishes matched to your house, plus the City's ADU permit requirements and site plan.
City review
Planning and Building plan check; the ADU covenant is recorded before the permit is issued.
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 Inglewood ADU Development Standards (2024) and Gov. Code §66317.
Why now
Start your Inglewood 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.
Inglewood ADU questions
Read our ADU guides, see all of California, or call (209) 214-6845.
Can I build an ADU on my lot in Inglewood?
Most Inglewood single-family lots can add a one-story detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft (no larger than the house), 16 ft tall, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks. We check your address for free.
How much does an ADU cost in Inglewood?
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 Inglewood?
ADUs on single-family lots are approved ministerially, and state law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application. Your ADU is built in our factory at the same time, so most projects take 4–6 months from signing to keys.
Do I need parking for an ADU in Inglewood?
Not if you are within half a mile walking of transit or one block of a car-share vehicle, or if you convert existing space. Otherwise one tandem space on the driveway.
Does my ADU have to match my house in Inglewood?
Yes. Inglewood requires the ADU to match the house's roof pitch, window trim, color and exterior finishes. We choose Bay Modular finishes to fit.
Can I rent my Inglewood ADU on Airbnb?
No. Inglewood's ADU covenant prohibits short-term rentals of 30 days or less.
Can Bay Modular deliver to Inglewood?
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 Inglewood?
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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Send your Inglewood address. We'll check zoning, transit distance, setbacks 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 Inglewood, 2021–2025, updated Oct 2026); Zillow Observed Rent Index, City of Inglewood (Aug 2026); HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents (Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale); City of Inglewood ADU Development Standards (2024) and ADU page. Prices: Bay Modular, October 2026. Not legal advice.