ADU Owner Occupancy: Camarillo vs Ojai
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Camarillo, CA and Ojai, CA?
Camarillo, CA
Ventura County
Camarillo does not require the property owner to live on-site to operate an ADU permitted between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2025, per AB 881 and Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7). JADUs (Junior ADUs) under CMC 19.56 still require owner occupancy of either the JADU or the primary dwelling.
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Ventura County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Camarillo | Ojai |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Owner Occupancy | Not required (Gov. Code 65852.2(a)(7)) | - |
| JADU Owner Occupancy | Required (state law) | - |
| Deed Restriction | JADUs only | - |
| Statute | AB 881 / AB 976 | - |
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Camarillo FAQ
Do I have to live in my Camarillo ADU or main house?
Not for a standard ADU — state law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)) prohibits Camarillo from imposing an owner-occupancy requirement on ADUs. Owner occupancy is required only for Junior ADUs (JADUs) under 500 sq ft.
Can I rent out both my Camarillo home and an attached JADU?
No. JADUs require the owner to live on-site (in either the JADU or the primary dwelling) and the requirement is memorialized in a deed restriction recorded with Ventura County.
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