ADU Owner Occupancy: Mead Valley vs Moreno Valley
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Moreno Valley, CA?
Mead Valley, CA
Riverside County
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Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside County
Moreno Valley cannot impose an owner-occupancy requirement on Accessory Dwelling Units, under California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7) as extended indefinitely by AB 976 (2023). Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) still require the owner to live in either the JADU or the primary dwelling, with a recorded deed restriction.
View full Moreno Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mead Valley | Moreno Valley |
|---|---|---|
| ADU Owner Occupancy | - | Not required (Gov. Code 65852.2(a)(7)) |
| JADU Owner Occupancy | - | Required (state law) |
| Recorder | - | Riverside County |
| Indefinite Extension | - | AB 976 (2023) |
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Mead Valley FAQ
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Moreno Valley FAQ
Do I have to live in my Moreno Valley home to rent out an ADU?
No - state law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7), extended by AB 976) prohibits Moreno Valley from imposing an owner-occupancy requirement on ADUs. Junior ADUs (JADUs) are the exception and require owner occupancy of either unit.
Can I rent my Moreno Valley house and my JADU separately?
No - JADUs require the owner to live in either the JADU or the primary dwelling. The requirement is memorialized in a deed restriction recorded against the property with the Riverside County Recorder.
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