Links to the state bills that changed the ADU rules in 2020
Governor Newsom signing the ADU bills into law at a Modative ADU in October 2019 along with several of the bill authors.
Author Phil Ting
A long and detailed bill covering multiple ADU rule changes including permitting adding ADUs and JADUs to single family properties.
Author Bob Wieckowski
Includes a provision to prohibit a local agency from imposing an owner-occupant requirement for an ADU or main residence until January 1, 2025.
Author Laura Friedman
This bill mandates that neither HOAs (Home Owners Associations) nor property CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) can reasonably prohibit development of an ADU or JADU.
Author Richard Bloom
Shared bill with AB 68 and includes provisions to permit ADUs in multi-family dwelling structures.
Author Laura Friedman
Permits ADUs to be sold separately from the primary residence if the property was developed by a qualified non profit corporation and certain affordable housing requirements are met for the ADU sale.
Author Laura Friedman
Requires local agencies to include a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs that can be offered at affordable rent in its housing element.
Nearby, yet private residence for an elderly relative
Home for a young adult working towards affording their own place
Additional income though long or short term rentals