California’s Funding for ADU Construction Running Out Fast

California’s Funding for ADU Construction Running Out Fast
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Nov. 30, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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In an effort to create more affordable housing, California re-opened a program Dec. 11 that provides up to $40,000 for homeowners  to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), sometimes called backyard cottages or granny flats, in their backyard.

Qualifying applicants can use the grant to reimburse some “pre-development” costs such as site prep and architectural designs, according to state officials, in addition to non-recurring closing costs, such as a home protection plan, attorney fees, and a home inspection, to name a few.