CalHFA ADU Grant Program

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)

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Up to $40,000 in pre-development cost reimbursement
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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)

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

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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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

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

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