ADU Owner Occupancy: Sutter vs Yuba City
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Sutter, CA and Yuba City, CA?
Sutter, CA
Sutter County
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Yuba City, CA
Sutter County
Owner-occupancy of either the primary dwelling or the ADU is required for ADUs permitted outside the Jan. 1, 2020 – Jan. 1, 2025 statutory exemption window; JADUs always require owner-occupancy.
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| Fact | Sutter | Yuba City |
|---|---|---|
| ADUs permitted 1/1/2020–1/1/2025 | - | No owner-occupancy |
| ADUs outside that window | - | Owner must occupy primary or ADU |
| JADU owner-occupancy | - | Always required |
| JADU max size | - | 500 sq ft |
| Statutory basis | - | Cal. Gov. Code §§65852.2(a)(6), 65852.22 |
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Sutter FAQ
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Yuba City FAQ
If I built my ADU in 2022, can I move out and rent the whole property?
Yes. ADUs permitted between Jan. 1, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2025 are exempt from owner-occupancy under Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6).
Does owner-occupancy apply to JADUs?
Yes — JADUs require owner-occupancy at all times under Cal. Gov. Code §65852.22 and a covenant must be recorded.
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