- Housing stock
- post-war ranch, some hillside
- Building department
- LADBS (Van Nuys office)
- ZIP codes
- 91364, 91367
- Licensed
- CSLB 1083262Class B general building
Woodland Hills has some of the largest single-family lots in the City of Los Angeles, mostly post-war ranch housing, with hillside parcels rising toward the Santa Monica Mountains in the south.
What that means for building here
- Lot sizes make this one of the best parts of the city for a large detached ADU, where bigger units cost less per square foot.
- Flat parcels support substantial additions within the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance limits.
- Southern hillside parcels bring grading review and very high fire hazard severity zone requirements.
- Summer heat makes insulation, glazing and HVAC sizing matter more here than on the Westside.
What we do most in Woodland Hills

ADU & Garage Conversion
A second home on your lot: a backyard unit, a converted garage, or a unit carved out of the house.
Room Additions
More square footage: a bedroom, a primary suite, a bigger family room, or a whole second floor.
Complete Home Renovation
The entire house in one project, instead of one room every other year.
Ground-Up New Construction
Starting from an empty lot or a teardown and ending with a finished building.Housing stock and what it means
Woodland Hills has some of the largest single-family lots in the City of Los Angeles, mostly post-war ranch housing, with hillside parcels rising toward the Santa Monica Mountains in the south.
- Lot sizes make this one of the best parts of the city for a large detached ADU, where bigger units cost less per square foot.
- Flat parcels support substantial additions within the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance limits.
- Southern hillside parcels bring grading review and very high fire hazard severity zone requirements.
- Summer heat makes insulation, glazing and HVAC sizing matter more here than on the Westside.
Permits in Woodland Hills
LADBS (City of Los Angeles), Van Nuys office
Encino is in the City of Los Angeles. Flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard commonly allow large additions under the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance; lots south of the boulevard are hillside with additional rules. Many homes are mid-century ranches with original systems that get replaced during renovation.
How we run the job
1. Walk the property
We meet you on site, listen, and look at what the building and the city will need. You get a written scope and a budget range.
2. Drawings
When drawings are needed we bring in the architect and engineer, and price the design while it is being drawn.
3. Permit
We file with the city, handle the corrections they send back, and tell you where it stands.
4. Price and contract
An itemized price, a schedule and payment terms. Anything new after signing gets priced in writing first.
5. Build
One supervisor on your job, licensed trades, inspections in order, and a weekly update with photos.
6. Walkthrough
A final fix list, the city's sign-off, and a written warranty on our work.
Woodland Hills questions
Who issues building permits in Woodland Hills?
LADBS (Van Nuys office). LADBS (City of Los Angeles), Van Nuys office
What does the housing stock in Woodland Hills mean for my project?
Woodland Hills has some of the largest single-family lots in the City of Los Angeles, mostly post-war ranch housing, with hillside parcels rising toward the Santa Monica Mountains in the south.
Do you work in Woodland Hills regularly?
Yes. Woodland Hills is inside our Encino service area and we work there regularly. Call (310) 734-2245 or send the address and we will tell you what the parcel allows before anyone draws anything.
Costs for this kind of work
- How much does an ADU cost in Los Angeles?
- What is a garage conversion ADU?
- Can I build an ADU on my property in Los Angeles?
- What is a junior ADU (JADU)?
- What are the ADU setback and height rules in Los Angeles?
- What permits do I need for an ADU in Los Angeles?
Cost guides
- Garage Conversion Cost in Los Angeles
- ADU Cost Per Square Foot in Los Angeles
- Does an ADU Raise Your Property Taxes?
- Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Los Angeles
- How to Finance an ADU
Nearby neighborhoods
Tarzana, Northridge, Hancock Park, Larchmont, Miracle Mile, Cheviot Hills, Mar Vista, Brentwood, Westwood, Van Nuys.
