AB2406

Authorize junior ADUs and streamline approval process.

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act to add Section 65852.22 to the Government Code, relating to housing, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

Summary: Authorizes local agencies to create junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in single-family residential zones. Limits JADUs to one per residential lot with an existing single-family residence, requires owner-occupancy, mandates deed restrictions, and prohibits additional parking requirements. Specifies that permits for JADUs must be processed ministerially within 120 days.

Main sponsors: Tony Thurmond

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2406