SACRAMENTO – Senator Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, announced a newly created program to encourage the construction of hundreds of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
The ADU Accelerator Program, secured in the budget through Senator Glazer’s efforts, offers rebates of up to $15,000 for qualifying ADU plans and projects. This $2.5 million state-funded initiative is intended to facilitate the construction of 350 ADUs among the 15 cities and towns in the east bay.
“It is no secret the State of California is facing a shortage of available and affordable housing, and no one knows this better than our local cities and towns,” Senator Glazer said. “From my first days in the State Senate, I have been a staunch supporter of cities seeking new and unique ways to spur the production of housing while blending new developments within the fabric of their communities.”
“I’m hoping that cities in my district can show what can be achieved when cities work together with the state on an incentivized program aimed at producing more affordable housing,” Senator Glazer said.
The program, approved in the 2023 budget, will be administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The 15 cities are:
- City of Antioch
- City of Brentwood
- City of Clayton
- City of Concord
- Town of Danville
- City of Dublin
- City of Lafayette
- City of Livermore
- Town of Moraga
- City of Oakley
- City of Orinda
- City of Pittsburg
- City of Pleasanton
- City of San Ramon
- City of Walnut Creek
Qualifying cities must have a Certified Housing Element that meets the substantial compliance requirements of Housing and Community Development.
Attached is an overview of the new program along with guidelines to apply and receive funds.
For more information, the City of Danville has provided links and more information on the program.
- Cover Letter from Senator Glazer
- ADU Accelerator Program – Packet Overview
- ADU Accelerator Program – Guidelines
- ADU Accelerator Program – Application Form (Fillable)
- ADU Accelerator Program – Biannual Progress Report (Fillable Form)
- ADU Accelerator Program – Sample Regulatory Agreement
- ADU Accelerator Program – FAQs
- ADU Accelerator Program – Per Capita Allocation (Attachment A)
Program Details
Incentive Program. Available Funding: $1,725,000
Low-Income Restricted ADUs
Provide individual rebates of up to $15,000 to property owners who obtain building permits to construct an ADU and receive a certificate of occupancy within 18 months of issuance. Rebates will be provided for units that are deed restricted SD7 ADU Accelerator Program to low-income households for a minimum of 20 years (see sample regulatory agreement provided); based on the following sliding scale:
- $15,000 for units < 500 square feet
- $10,000 for units between 501-750 square feet
- $5,000 for units between 751-1,000 square feet
- No rebates for units over 1,000 square feet.
Non-restricted ADUs
Provide individual rebates of up to $7,500 to property owners who obtain building permits to construct an ADU and receive a certificate of occupancy within 18 months of issuance. Funds are awarded based upon the following sliding scale:
- $7,500 for units < 500 square feet
- $5,000 for units between 501-750 square feet
- $2,500 for units between 751-1,000 square feet
- No rebates for units over 1,000 square feet.
The total available funding amount allocated to each qualifying city is based on population and a per capita calculation of $1.87. For example:
- City of Dublin has a population of 72,917 (as of January 1, 2024)
- Per capita – $1.87
- Eligible for Award of $136,352 ($1.87 per capita x 72,917 population)
- Divided by average of $5,000 per unit (unrestricted)
- Potential ADUs Added = 27 ADUs
Permit-Ready Prototype ADU Plans
An application must include (a) brief description of the plans to be developed including the number of floor plans and ADU sizes; and (b) requested funding amount. The maximum funding is $50,000 per agency. Cities may partner with other eligible cities on applications in this category to leverage funding investment. Funding will be distributed to cities upon receipt of the application. Permit-ready plans must be completed and available to prospective permittees within 12 months of grant award and include a city resolution adopting the ADU Plans
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