ADU Owner Occupancy: Lincoln vs Roseville
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Roseville, CA?
Lincoln and Roseville have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Lincoln cannot impose an owner-occupancy requirement on ADUs permitted between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2025 per Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6). Owners may rent out both the primary dwelling and the ADU during this window.
View full Lincoln rules →Roseville, CA
Placer County
Roseville 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 Gov. Code §65852.22 still require owner occupancy of either the primary dwelling or the JADU, with a deed restriction recorded against title at permit issuance.
View full Roseville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Owner occupancy (standard ADU) | Not required (2020-2025 permits) | - |
| Owner occupancy (JADU) | Required | - |
| Authority | Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) / §65852.22 | - |
| Deed restriction required | Yes for JADU, No for ADU | - |
| Post-2025 ADU permits | City may reinstate (not retroactive) | - |
| 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 Roseville |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lincoln FAQ
Do I have to live on my Lincoln property to rent out the ADU?
No, not for standard ADUs permitted between Jan 1, 2020 and Jan 1, 2025. State law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) preempts owner-occupancy requirements during that window. JADUs always require owner occupancy.
What is the difference between an ADU and a JADU for occupancy?
A standard ADU does not currently require owner occupancy. A JADU (junior ADU, max 500 sq ft, inside the primary dwelling) requires the owner to live in either the JADU or the primary unit per Gov. Code §65852.22.
Will owner occupancy be required again after 2025?
Possibly. Cities may impose owner occupancy on ADUs permitted on or after Jan 1, 2025. The requirement is not retroactive — earlier permits remain exempt.
Roseville FAQ
Does Roseville 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 Gov. Code §65852.22 and Roseville's RMC Title 19 ADU rules. A deed restriction recording the requirement is filed against title at permit issuance.
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