West Hills is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the West San Fernando Valley, known for spacious single-family homes, good schools, and a suburban feel with easy freeway access. If you are planning a remodel, addition, or ADU in West Hills, here is what you need to know.
West Hills (formerly Canoga Park Hills) is an affluent neighborhood with median home values among the highest in the Valley. Homes here tend to be larger, with many properties built in the 1970s through 1990s featuring ranch layouts, three-car garages, and larger rear yards. The neighborhood sits near the Chatsworth border and foothills.
West Hills is under LA City jurisdiction (LADBS). Key considerations:
The most common projects we complete in West Hills include master bedroom additions, second-story additions to expand square footage without losing yard space, kitchen and bath remodels to update 1980s finishes, and ADU construction for multigenerational living or rental income.
Many West Hills subdivisions have HOAs with CC&Rs that restrict exterior changes. Review your HOA documents before designing any addition or ADU.
Yes. Portions of West Hills are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. New construction and additions must comply with Chapter 7A fire-resistant construction standards.
With LADBS permits, most room additions in West Hills take 4 to 6 months from permit approval to completion.
Yes. Most West Hills R1 lots can support an ADU. We handle design, engineering, LADBS permitting, and full construction.
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