California Cannabis Home-Grow Rules: Six-Plant Limit and Local Checks
Adults-only educational information, not legal advice. Verify current state and local requirements for your property address before growing.
The state baseline
California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) says a person who is at least 21 may grow up to six cannabis plants at home. DCC notes that medicinal users may have different allowances when a physician recommends them; this page summarizes the adult-use baseline and does not explain medical cultivation eligibility.
The six-plant figure is a state baseline, not a complete address-specific answer. DCC says some cities and counties have specific home-grow requirements, such as permits or indoor-only rules. Contact the local office for the property address.
Before you start
- Identify the city and county for the property. Check both governments' official cannabis or code-enforcement guidance.
- If you rent or live in a shared building, read the lease and applicable property rules. DCC advises renters to review their rental agreement; this article does not conclude that a particular clause is valid or applies to cultivation. Ask the landlord or property manager specifically about growing, and get qualified local advice if the answer affects your housing rights.
- Keep plants and harvested cannabis inaccessible to children, youth, pets, and visitors. DCC says home processing cannot use volatile solvents such as butane or propane.
For the broader California adult-use rules beyond cultivation, see California cannabis laws for adults.
Sources
- California Department of Cannabis Control: What's legal -- adult-use home-grow baseline, local-rule examples, property guidance, and home-processing solvent restriction.
Checked 2026-09-25. Verify exact local requirements before acting.
Quick FAQ
How many plants may an adult grow under California's state baseline?
DCC says a person at least 21 may grow up to six plants at home. Check city and county rules for additional requirements.
Do rental terms or building rules matter?
DCC advises renters to review their rental agreement. Ask specifically about cultivation; this page does not interpret a lease or determine tenant rights.