CalHFA ADU Grant Program

About This Program

CalHFA's ADU Grant Program provided up to $40,000 to low-and-moderate-income homeowners to cover pre-development and non-recurring closing costs for building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Income limit for Sacramento County was approximately 120% AMI (~$120,000 for a family of four). The current funding round is fully allocated; check CalHFA for future rounds.

Currently paused — funding fully exhausted; do not pay anyone claiming they can get you this grant (scam warning)

Key Details

• Up to $40,000 for ADU pre-development costs: plans, permits, feasibility, impact fees
• Low-to-moderate income (≤120% AMI for Sacramento County, ~$120K for family of 4)
• Currently paused — funding fully allocated since December 2023
• Check calhfa.ca.gov/adu for announcements of new funding rounds
• Warning: CalHFA warns of scammers claiming to access this grant — apply only through official lenders

How to Apply

Deadline: Paused — fully allocated as of December 2023; check calhfa.ca.gov for new rounds