San Jose ADU Center "Where Do I Start?"
The perfect place to start. You can learn about where to build an ADU, the permit process, how to legalize your ADU, and more!
City of San Jose ADU Resources
San Jose Preapproved ADUs
Are you looking for a faster, lower-cost way to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? ADU designers/builders who offer standard construction plan layouts that are preapproved can offer their customers the City’s fastest, lowest-cost permit process.
San Jose ADU Amnesty Program
Did you construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or convert a garage, basement, or room into a separate living unit — also called an ADU — without obtaining a building permit? Between now and January 2022, the City of San José is offering an ADU Amnesty Program to help you legalize your unit. Importantly, the program improves the safety of these units and helps to expand the City’s legal housing stock.
Additional ADU Resources
CalHFA ADU Grant Program
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) announced a new ADU Finance program on September 20th to help CA homeowners building an ADU pay for predevelopment costs. Homeowners working with approved lenders can receive a grant of up to $25,000 to reimburse upfront costs including site preparation, permit and impact fees, design costs, and more. Who qualifies? Homeowners in one or more of these categories: lower-income (below 80% AMI); low equity in the home (below 20%) or who live in a qualified census tract. Learn more at https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/
C.A.R. ADU Resource Center
C.A.R. has put together a slide deck and a 1-page Quick Guide on current California ADU Laws.
ADU Regulations for Your Lot
Find out whether you are allowed to build an ADU on your property. Everything you need from local regulations, permits required, and proper procedures to legally build an ADU on your property.
Rent The Backyard
They walk you through the entire process of building and renting an ADU in your backyard.
Housing Trust Silicon Valley ADU Center
Programs, resources, and loans to help finance and plan your ADU.
News Articles
Videos
ADU Panel at SCCAOR General Membership Meeting
Skip to 14:00 to see ADU panel’s discussion
Councilmember Pam Foley’s ADU Workshop
Streamed live on May 20, 2020
