CalHFA ADU Grant Program
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)
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)
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Other published resources for Sacramento, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SHRA Home Repair Program (HRP) Up to $10,000
- SHRA Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Up to $10,000 per unit
- Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program Up to $15,000 per household
- Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Safe at Home Safety Modifications Free modifications, no dollar cap stated
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
Confirm the current application route with the administrator. Verified official forms and steps appear below when available.
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Deadline: Paused, fully allocated as of December 2023; check calhfa.ca.gov for new rounds
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