Junior accessory dwelling units.

Assembly Member Carrillo's proposal to modify California's Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) regulations would alter owner-occupancy requirements and establish minimum rental terms for these small residential units within single-family homes. The legislation revises current mandates by limiting owner-occupancy requirements to cases where JADUs share sanitation facilities with the main residence. Properties with separate JADU bathrooms would be exempt from this requirement, as would units owned by government agencies, land trusts, or housing organizations.

The measure outlines specific construction and operational parameters for JADUs. Local ordinances must restrict these units to one per single-family lot and require them to be built within existing or proposed home walls, including attached garages. Each JADU must feature a separate entrance from the main residence and contain an efficiency kitchen with cooking appliances and appropriate storage. The legislation also institutes a minimum rental period exceeding 30 days for all JADU tenancies.

Under the proposal, local agencies retain authority to require permits for JADU creation and must mandate deed restrictions preventing separate sale of these units from the primary residence. While the bill assigns new oversight responsibilities to local governments, it specifies that municipalities may levy fees and charges to cover implementation costs without state reimbursement. These provisions maintain existing requirements for size restrictions and construction standards while adapting ownership and rental frameworks to current housing needs.