ADU Builder · Los Angeles County
ADU Builder in Temple City, California
ADUs in Temple City — proactive retirement and rental income in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley.
4.9 · 26 Google reviews- All-in pricing
- Permits handled
- Design & build in-house
Built in Temple City0+ADUs across Los Angeles County
Real local proof
ADUs we’ve built in & around Temple City
40+ completed ADUs across Los Angeles County — including projects near Temple City. Tap any for its floor plan, finishes, and timeline.
Loved by neighbors
What Temple City homeowners say
The opportunity
What an ADU returns in Temple City
Turn underused backyard into monthly income and lasting value.
Estimated monthly rent
$0–$0
per month, in Temple City
Typical value added
$0k–$0k
added to your property
No hassle, just cash flow — we handle the design, permits, and construction end to end, so your Temple City backyard starts paying you back.
Estimates only — your exact rent, value, and price come from a free property analysis.
Your next step
See what’s possible at your Temple City address
Drop in your address and we’ll show you which ADUs fit your lot, what they’d cost all-in, and what they could earn — no pressure, no obligation.
- Free, no-obligation
- Specific to your Temple City parcel
Timeline · Temple City
7.5months to a finished ADU.
The Temple City industry average is 23.5 months — we’re about 3× faster.
Backyard Estates7.5 mo225 days
Industry average23.5 mo706 days
PlansPermitsConstruction
The biggest gap is construction — the industry averages 379 days; we clear it in 75.
Industry figures: California HCD Annual Progress Report (APR) Dashboard — ADU permitting & construction timelines, self-reported by California jurisdictions and published by HCD.
Permits & fees
Red tape in Temple City, handled
Permitting an ADU touches a dozen departments and a stack of fees. We run every one — and it’s already in your fixed, all-in price.
Reviewed by the City of Temple City Community Development Department
What California’s statewide ADU law means for your Temple City property:
- California law requires cities to approve a complete ADU application ministerially (no public hearing) within 60 days.
- Detached ADUs up to 800 sq ft with 4-foot side and rear setbacks must be allowed by right, and most lots qualify for an ADU up to 1,200 sq ft.
- No additional off-street parking can be required when the property is within half a mile of public transit.
- Owner-occupancy cannot be required for ADUs permitted through the end of 2025, making an ADU a true rental-income option.
Every city fee — already in your price
No surprise municipal bills. We absorb every Temple City permit and city fee into one fixed, all-in price.
- Permit & plan-check fees
- School district fees
- Utility hookups
- Fire & public works
- We run all ~11 city & county departments — plan check, building, fire, public works, utilities, and school fees.
- Our Formal Property Analysis verifies 0+ property & city items — fire sprinklers, school & plan-check fees, lot coverage, Title 24 — before we build.
Specific setbacks, fees, and overlay rules are confirmed for your exact parcel during your free Formal Property Analysis.
Choose your layout
Floor plans we build in Temple City
Every plan is all-inclusive, fully customizable, and built on your lot.
- Estate 350
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 350 sq ft
All-in from$207,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 400
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400 sq ft
All-in from$224,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 450
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 464 sq ft
All-in from$245,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 500
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 499 sq ft
All-in from$266,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 600
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 sq ft
All-in from$290,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 750
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 749 sq ft
All-in from$328,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 750+
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 749 sq ft
All-in from$338,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 800
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 800 sq ft
All-in from$353,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 950
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 947 sq ft
All-in from$395,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 1200
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1200 sq ft
All-in from$436,000View plan & pricing →
Local know-how
Why homeowners build in Temple City
Temple City homeowners are often thinking ahead, and an ADU is a smart, proactive move — one local couple built theirs specifically to strengthen their retirement, and told us everything just fell into place. The city’s tree-lined, tidy neighborhoods and strong San Gabriel Valley rental demand make a backyard home both livable and financially sound.
Lots in Temple City tend toward the classic, comfortable R-1 size, which suits a thoughtfully placed detached ADU or a junior unit. Strong schools and central location keep rental interest high, and we design plans that fit the neighborhood’s neat, well-kept character.
Temple City is a bit farther west, but a quick freeway run from Upland, and we keep every project closely managed.
Building throughout Temple City
Central Temple CityTemple City GatewayCamellia area
Good to know
Temple City ADU questions, answered
Many Temple City homeowners build with us specifically for retirement — an ADU can generate rental income or house family, and all-in pricing makes the investment predictable.
Rents depend on size and finish, but San Gabriel Valley demand is strong. We can walk through realistic numbers for your plan during your free office visit.
The City of Temple City Community Development Department reviews ADU applications, and Backyard Estates manages the process for you.
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Drop in your address and we'll show you what's possible on your lot, what it costs all-in, and what it could earn — no pressure.