SB 9 – ADU Owner-Occupancy Requirements Eliminated

SB 9 removes owner-occupancy mandates for building ADUs. Whether you’re a homeowner or small-scale developer, you now have more freedom to build the housing California needs.

By banning these requirements across the board—even retroactively for existing ADUs—this bill promotes housing production and reduces the complexity of compliance. It’s a clear step toward unlocking more backyard housing statewide.