CalHFA ADU Grant Program
California Housing Finance Agency
About This Program
Provides grants to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that will be rented to low- or moderate-income tenants. Grant is forgiven if ADU is rented to qualified tenants for required affordability period.
Average grant for ADU pre-development and construction costs
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Elk Grove, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Grant up to $40,000 for ADU construction
- Must rent to income-qualified tenant
- Affordability period required
- Currently fully subscribed
- Check website for future funding rounds
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (877) 922-5432
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Your application paperwork
The CalHFA ADU Grant reimburses up to 40,000 dollars of the predevelopment and non-recurring closing costs of building an accessory dwelling unit, such as site prep, architectural designs, permits, soil tests, impact fees, and surveys. You apply through a CalHFA-approved ADU lender or participant. Funding is released in rounds, so confirm a round is currently open before you count on it.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you own and occupy the property and meet the income limit for the current grant round.
- Develop your ADU plans (scope of work and budget).
- Contact a CalHFA-approved ADU participant or lender to start the application.
- Submit your ADU plans and income documentation; the grant reimburses eligible predevelopment costs.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and occupy the property.
- Income documentation (pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns).
- ADU plans: scope of work and budget.
- Itemized predevelopment cost documents (designs, permits, soil tests, surveys).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Program fully subscribed, check for future rounds
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