Do I need to live on the property to build a secondary unit?
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Bay Home Builders
“California removed the owner-occupancy requirement for most properties in 2020. Some cities may still have specific conditions depending on the property type and local ordinance. We confirm the rules for your specific address during the feasibility assessment.”
Sourcebayhomebuildersca.com
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