California to Pay up to $25,000 for ADUs, Critics Say It Will Raise Home Prices

Houses spread across Orange County, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) recently announced that it will be offering up to $25,000 to low- to moderate-income homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. Critics are concerned it will lead to higher housing costs, less homeownership, and more rental units.

Former mayor of Costa Mesa Jim Righeimer said building more ADUs in a community may lower the cost of rent but will raise the cost of home prices, making homeownership unaffordable.