Accessory Structures in Butte County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Butte County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Butte County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

ADU Rules

Butte County Code §24-172 (and §24-172.2 for second units) regulates Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior ADUs in conformance with California Government Code §65852.2. Recent updates allow up to three housing units per residential parcel, 4-foot setbacks, no owner-occupancy requirement, and no impact fees for ADUs under 750 sq ft.

Butte County ADU Rules (Code §24-172)

Few Restrictions

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Accessory Structures by City in Butte County

1 cities in Butte County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ChicoPop. 101,475

9 verified rules • ADU Impact Fees, ADU Owner Occupancy

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