@Andrew Reyes you should be able to do it if there is a legal ‘accessory apartment’ which there should be a separate permit for.

Hoping to get some advice on powering a detached 860 sq ft 2bd/2ba ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in California.

Zoning #2 - the detached structure would become an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

Or at least I did and now Im not so sure anymore.It has no stove, it's not an accessory dwelling unit.

As of December 2019, there are currently 3 different licenses for renting out properties for the short term on various platforms such as VRBO.The Type A (Accessory) License allows a permanent resident to rent out spare rooms in their property, or they rent half of a double family unit.Up to 3 bedrooms can be rented out (up to 6 guests)Must show proof of homestead exemptionMust get approval from Safety and PermitsThe Type C (Commercial) License allows property owners to operate their short term property as a commercial business in nonresidential districts.Can rent out up to 5 rooms for up to 10 occupantsMust get approval from Safety and PermitsMust obtain a change of use permitMust obtain permitted use in most the nonresidential districtsAt least 1 parking space per 2 guestrooms and at 1 bicycle space per dwelling (25% of bicycle spaces must be long term spaces of the ownerThe Type T (Temporary) License allows property owners to rent out the entire dwelling as a short-term rental for up to 90 days.Can rent up to 5 bedrooms (up to 10 guests)Must get approval from Safety and PermitsObtain a temporary use permitShort term renting can be operated by the renter, but with the owner’s consentThe owner does not need to be presentSince the Type T license has a 90 day duration period, the 90 days can be determined in certain periods or a continuous 90 day period.

Ideally you would want to find a single family home that has an in-laws quarters, a guest house, or an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).

Per code the max sqft for accessory structure is 750sqft.

Per code the max sqft for accessory structure is 750sqft.

And when we convert an unused space to an ADU, we're creating even more livable space that can either offer affordable housing for renters or be a true accessory dwelling unit so extended family members can live together and save on expenses.

Purchase price: $405,000 3/2 single family home with a 1/1 accessory apartment