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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 13Art. 2§ 66330 Accessory Dwelling Unit Counting

§ 66330 Accessory Dwelling Unit Counting

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§ 66330 Accessory Dwelling Unit Counting

Key Takeaways

  • •Small extra homes (like a tiny house in your backyard) can help cities meet their housing goals.
  • •The city must get permission from the state to count these extra homes.
  • •The extra homes must follow all the housing rules.

Example

You build a small apartment in your backyard to rent out.

Your city can count this apartment as part of their housing plan, but only if the state says it's okay and you followed all the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 66330 Accessory Dwelling Unit Counting

A local agency may count an accessory dwelling unit for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing, as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 65583.1, subject to authorization by the department and compliance with this division. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

compliancepropertylocal governmenteffective marchauthorization

Related Statutes

  • § 66315 Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards
  • § 66316 Accessory Dwelling Unit Approval
  • § 66318 Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments
  • § 66319 Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
  • § 66336 Junior Adu Permit Protections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 66330.
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