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Assembly bill would remove owner‑occupancy requirement for some junior ADUs, prompting split reaction
Summary
AB 11 54 would eliminate the owner‑occupancy requirement for junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) that have separate bathrooms, allowing homeowners to rent both main residence and JADU; advocates cite equity and housing supply gains, while some ADU program implementers urged technical revisions to protect fire and safety standards.
Assemblymember presented AB 11 54 as a measure to ‘‘create parity between small ADUs and JDUs’’ by removing the owner‑occupancy requirement for junior ADUs that have their own bathrooms. Supporters said the change would make it easier for homeowners to generate rental income, house multigenerational families, and expand affordable options in existing neighborhoods.
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