Alameda County Housing Program Eases Course of For Constructing In-Legislation Models – CBS San Francisco
OAKLAND (CBS SF / BCN) – Alameda County’s housing authorities this week announced a new program that will simplify the process of adding in-laws to single-family homes in hopes of adding 18 affordable housing units in unincorporated areas of the county.
The pilot, known as the Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU) program, is expected to result in the development of 18 in-law units through a lottery system with an application deadline of Nov. 27 as demand is expected to be high.
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The program follows a related move to San Francisco, where regulators waived fees for building inspections, plan reviews, record keeping, and location surcharges for affiliated units in March.
The Alameda County Program also provides free consulting and project management services to more than 100 homeowners looking to add an additional unit to their single family home.
It will initially serve the unincorporated areas of the county, in particular Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Castlewood, Fairview, Happy Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, Sunol and San Lorenzo, as well as the unincorporated areas in the cities of Hayward, East Pleasanton and South Leber more .
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Officials hope to eventually roll out the program nationwide.
“We must continue to look for creative housing solutions to support the stability and vitality of households across the county,” said Housing Director Michelle Starratt. “With ADUs we can increase the naturally affordable housing stock by creating new apartments in existing neighborhoods. With bespoke advice, we can ensure that homeowners get the support they need to successfully build a new unit that is safe and legal. “
Interested homeowners should submit an online application to hellobright.org/one-stop-shop-ac by November 27th. Property owners who meet the basic eligibility criteria will enter a random lottery and go through a remote screening process in the order the lottery number starts in November.
The county will work with the nonprofit group Hello Housing to administer the program. Visit the hellobright.org website for more information.
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