CalHFA ADU Grant Program

California Housing Finance Agency

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Listed amount: Up to $40,000 grant

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs CalHFA ADU Grant Program in its Morgan Hill, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

State grant to help moderate-income homeowners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior ADUs. Funds may cover pre-development, planning, design, permits, and construction costs for adding housing units on owner-occupied properties.

Grant covers portion of ADU construction and pre-development costs

The cited general URL responded on 2026-09-17; it does not confirm this program or amount.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

Grant up to $40,000 for ADU construction
Income at or below 120% area median income
Must be owner-occupied primary residence
Covers planning, permits, and construction costs
Currently waitlisted, check website for reopening

How to Apply

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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.

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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).

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Program phone: (877) 922-5432

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for CalHFA ADU Grant Program in Morgan Hill, CA?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $40,000 grant. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for CalHFA ADU Grant Program in Morgan Hill?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for CalHFA ADU Grant Program in Morgan Hill, CA?

Confirm the application route directly with California Housing Finance Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (877) 922-5432. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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