Carson, CA Accessory Structures: ADU Owner Occupancy (2026)

Owner Occupancy for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the lot must reside in either the principal dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence. However, this owner occupancy requirement shall not apply to any junior accessory dwelling unit owned by a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

H. Deed Restriction and Recordation Required. Prior to the issuance of a building and/or grading permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall execute a deed restriction, the form and content of which is satisfactory to the City Attorney. The City will record the deed restriction on the property with the County Recorder's Office, and the property owner shall pay all recording costs. The deed restriction shall notify future owners of the prohibition on separate conveyance, the restriction on short-term rentals, the approved size and attributes of the unit, and the owner occupancy requirements, if applicable. For junior accessory dwelling units, the deed restriction shall also include a restriction on the size and attributes of the unit that conforms with Government Code Section 65852.22. The deed restriction shall run with the land and remain in effect so long as the accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit exists on the lot.

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