owner-occupied

adjective

: lived in by the owner
owner-occupied houses

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Depending on zoning and whether the property is owner-occupied, some rentals also need a Conditional Use Permit. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 North of Atlanta, the affluent town of Alpharetta aims to have at least 68% of housing owner-occupied. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026 The property must be owner-occupied, meaning it can’t be rented out, according to the agency. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026 In the United States, neighborhoods that have high-quality public schools and other public amenities are predominantly owner-occupied, Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a Feb. 2 note. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 About 48% of housing units are owner-occupied, while 52% are renter-occupied. Leondra Head, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 With taxes and heat included in the monthly fee and the building being entirely owner-occupied, there’s a strong sense of stability and stewardship. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 Most houses are owner-occupied, and most landlords are small businesses. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Owner-occupied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owner-occupied. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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