Separated electricity meters for in-law unit

[Peter Doan]

Hi,

I own a rental house that has two separated units in California. One unit in front and one unit in the back. They all are separated. The unit in the back is an in-law unit. Right now they share a same electricity meter. Would it be possible to get a permit from city to separate the electricity for the two units? 

I know that you can do it with duplex or second dwelling units California but I am not sure if it is allowed for the in-law unit.

I would appreciate if anyone would help me with this.

Thank you

[Max Gradowitz]

Generally speaking, your property must be zoned for duplex, two homes on one lot, etc or else the County and utility company will not allow for separate meters.

In-law units, as far as I understand, do not fit this category. They are single family homes zoned for single family residence, but the county allows for a separate in-law unit on the property.  Assuming this is what you have, I'm gonna say no, you can't get separate meters unfortunately.