This issue comes down mostly to the age of majority and the age at which children are eligible to apply for emancipation from their parents. Generally speaking, you must be 18 or legally emancipated to move out of your parents’ house in California.

What can you do legally at 16 in California?

In honor of turning 16, here are some things that you can legally do upon turning 16:
Obtain a driver’s license to operate a car.Get Married! For most states the age of consent for marriage is sixteen with parental approval.Legally engage in sexual intercourse in most states.

Can 16 years old live alone?

Are people under 18 entitled to housing? People under 16 can’t make an independent decision to leave home. Legally, they are still the responsibility of an adult. Over 16s can leave home without the consent of parents or carers.