ADU Owner Occupancy: Camarillo vs Thousand Oaks
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Camarillo, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?
Camarillo and Thousand Oaks have similar restriction levels.
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
Thousand Oaks cannot require the property owner to live on-site to operate a standard ADU, per AB 881 / AB 976 and Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7). Junior ADUs (JADUs) under TOMC Title 9 still require owner-occupancy of either the JADU or the primary dwelling, memorialized in a deed restriction recorded with Ventura County.
View full Thousand Oaks rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Camarillo | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Owner Occupancy | Not required (Gov. Code 65852.2(a)(7)) | Not required (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)) |
| JADU Owner Occupancy | Required (state law) | Required (Gov. Code §65852.22) |
| Deed Restriction | JADUs only | JADUs only; recorded with Ventura County |
| Statute | AB 881 / AB 976 | - |
| Statutes | - | AB 881 / AB 976 / AB 1033 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Thousand Oaks FAQ
Do I have to live in my Thousand Oaks ADU or main house?
Not for a standard ADU — state law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)) prohibits Thousand Oaks from imposing an owner-occupancy requirement on ADUs permitted on or after January 1, 2020. Owner occupancy is required only for Junior ADUs (JADUs) under 500 sq ft.
Can I rent out both my Thousand Oaks 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 the Ventura County Recorder before final inspection.
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