ADU Owner Occupancy: Anza vs Riverside
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Anza, CA and Riverside, CA?
Anza, CA
Riverside County
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Riverside, CA
Riverside County
Riverside cannot impose owner-occupancy requirements on standard ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020 because California Government Code §65852.2(a)(6), made permanent by AB 976 (2023), preempts local owner-occupancy mandates. JADUs under RMC 19.442 still require owner occupancy of the primary dwelling or the JADU, with a deed restriction recorded against title.
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| Fact | Anza | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ADU | - | No owner occupancy (state preempts) |
| JADU | - | Owner occupancy required |
| State Law | - | Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6); AB 976 |
| Deed Restriction | - | Recorded for JADUs |
| AB 1033 Condo Conversion | - | Not adopted in Riverside |
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Anza FAQ
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Riverside FAQ
Does Riverside require owner-occupancy for ADUs?
No, not for standard ADUs. California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) and AB 976 (2023) preempt local owner-occupancy mandates. Both the primary dwelling and the ADU may be rented to non-owner tenants long-term.
What about JADUs?
JADUs still require owner occupancy of either the primary dwelling or the JADU under RMC Chapter 19.442 and Gov. Code §65852.22. A deed restriction recording this requirement is filed against title at permit issuance.
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