How much does new construction cost in LA?

$450–$750/sqft turnkey. Hillside, custom features, premium finishes lift to $900+.

How long does an LA custom home take?

20–34 months total — 8–14 months design + permit, 12–20 months build.

Does state ADU law apply in Ventura County?

Yes — every city in the county follows the state floor. Ministerial 60-day review, one detached ADU + one JADU per single-family lot.

Do I need a Coastal Development Permit in Ventura?

Only if the parcel is inside the Coastal Zone — generally the Ventura waterfront and Oxnard's coastal strip. Most inland parcels do not.

Ventura County New Construction.

Ground-up homes across LA — Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, the Westside. Architect coordination, LADBS permit, build with regular crew.

Ventura County permits run cleanly under state ADU law. Each city (Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ventura) has its own building department, but all hold ministerial review at 60 days from a complete submittal. The variables are the Coastal Zone (waterfront parcels) and Very High Fire Hazard Zones along the foothills.

Ventura County cost band — 2026

$450 – $750 / sqft turnkey

Standard finish bottom; full-custom top.

Ventura County permit clock

6–10 weeks ministerial

8–14 months design + permit; 12–20 months on-site.

Scope — start to keys.

Feasibility + zoning
Architect coordination
Plans + structural + MEP
LADBS permit
Foundation to keys + warranty

What changes about the permit here.

State ADU law guarantees ministerial review on every single-family lot in the county.
Coastal Development Permit may be required on Ventura / Oxnard waterfront parcels.
VHFHSZ areas require Chapter 7A ignition-resistant exterior assemblies.
Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley HOAs commonly add a parallel architectural review.

What moves the Ventura County number.

Lower labor cost than LA city — typically 8–12% below LADBS-area equivalents.
VHFHSZ Chapter 7A on Conejo Valley / Ventura backcountry parcels adds $18–35k.
Coastal Zone CDP on Ventura / Oxnard waterfront adds $15–35k in soft costs.
HOA architectural review (Thousand Oaks) is fee-light but schedule-heavy.

In short.

How much does new construction cost in LA?: $450–$750/sqft turnkey. Hillside, custom features, premium finishes lift to $900+.
How long does an LA custom home take?: 20–34 months total — 8–14 months design + permit, 12–20 months build.
Does state ADU law apply in Ventura County?: Yes — every city in the county follows the state floor. Ministerial 60-day review, one detached ADU + one JADU per single-family lot.
Do I need a Coastal Development Permit in Ventura?: Only if the parcel is inside the Coastal Zone — generally the Ventura waterfront and Oxnard's coastal strip. Most inland parcels do not.

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