If your unpermitted ADU or JADU was constructed before January 1, 2020, the following applies, as provided in AB 2533:
- Notwithstanding any other law, and except as provided in this bill, a local agency shall not deny a permit for an ADU or JADU that is in violation of California building standards (codes) or does not comply with any local ordinance regulating ADUs or JADUs.
- The property owner applying for a permit to legalize an unpermitted ADU or JADU shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges except where utility infrastructure is required to comply with Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
- The local agency is prohibited from penalizing an applicant for having the unpermitted unit and requires the local agency to approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards.
- Upon receiving an application for permit to legalize an unpermitted ADU or JADU, an inspector from the local agency may inspect the unit for compliance with Health and Safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with these standards.
