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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB 587 |
CA | 2019 | D | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Limit local requirements on ADU occupants |
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Summary
- Authorizes local agencies to allow, by ordinance, an accessory dwelling unit to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence to a qualified buyer, creating a narrow exception to the general prohibition on separate ADU conveyance.
- Qualifying sales must meet several conditions: the property must be built by a qualified nonprofit corporation receiving the property tax welfare exemption for low-income housing; a recorded contract between the buyer and nonprofit must impose enforceable affordability restrictions; and the property must be held under a recorded tenancy in common agreement with specified provisions.
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Bill Title
Accessory dwelling units: sale or separate conveyance
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