ADU Rental Restrictions: Lincoln vs Rocklin
How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Rocklin, CA?
Lincoln and Rocklin have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Lincoln ADUs (LMC Chapter 18.37) cannot be rented for terms shorter than 30 days. This statewide prohibition on ADU short-term rentals is mandated by Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6).
View full Lincoln rules →Rocklin, CA
Placer County
Rocklin's ADU ordinance permits long-term rental of an ADU or JADU to a different party than the primary dwelling. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) of an ADU are also allowed, BUT — under RMC Chapter 17.67 — 'a short-term rental [permit] may not be issued for both a dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit on the same parcel.' In practice, an owner must choose: STR the main house OR STR the ADU, not both. State law (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) prohibits any rental of an ADU for terms shorter than 30 days unless the local code permits it (which Rocklin partially does, subject to the dual-STR ban). Statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction protections under AB 1482 (Cal. Civ. Code §§1947.12 and 1946.2) apply to ADUs in the same way they apply to other residential rentals — single-family ADUs are typically exempt from AB 1482 if the §1947.12(d)(5) notice is given, but exemption is not automatic.
View full Rocklin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Rocklin |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum rental term | 30 days | - |
| Short-term rental of ADU | Prohibited statewide | - |
| Authority | Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) | - |
| Long-term rental allowed | Yes (30+ days) | - |
| ADU sale separate from primary | Generally no (limited AB 1033 exception) | - |
| Long-term rental | - | Allowed — primary and ADU may be rented to different parties |
| Short-term rental | - | Allowed but only one STR permit per parcel — not both primary and ADU |
| State STR floor | - | Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) — rentals under 30 days prohibited unless local code permits |
| Rent cap | - | AB 1482 — Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12 (CPI+5%, max 10%) applies unless exempt |
| Just-cause eviction | - | Cal. Civ. Code §1946.2 — applies unless statutory exemption notice given |
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Lincoln FAQ
Can I list my Lincoln ADU on Airbnb?
No. California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) prohibits renting any ADU for less than 30 days, and Lincoln's Chapter 18.37 follows state law. Long-term (30+ day) rentals are permitted.
Can I sell my ADU separately from the main house?
Generally no in Lincoln. AB 1033 allows cities to opt-in to separate ADU sales as condominiums, but unless Lincoln has adopted that opt-in, ADUs must remain on the same parcel as the primary dwelling.
What is the minimum lease term for a Lincoln ADU?
30 days. This is a state-mandated floor under Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) and cannot be reduced by local ordinance.
Rocklin FAQ
Can I Airbnb my ADU?
Yes, but only if you do not already have a short-term rental permit for the primary house. Rocklin's ADU chapter caps short-term rental permits at one per parcel. You also need a city STR permit and TOT registration.
Can I rent the ADU long-term to a tenant while I live in the main house?
Yes. RMC Chapter 17.67 expressly allows the primary unit and ADU to be 'rented to different parties' for long-term rentals. JADUs additionally require the owner to live on site.
Does AB 1482 rent control apply to my ADU?
It can. AB 1482 (Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12) caps rent increases at CPI + 5% (10% max). Single-family ADUs are exempt only if the owner provides the §1947.12(d)(5) notice in the lease and meets the alienability test.
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