(KRON) — Owners in Walnut Creek could be eligible for a rebate of as much as $15,000 in the event that they set up an Accent Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property.
An ADU is an impartial dwelling house that may be added to a house. It may be in areas akin to a storage or basement. The Metropolis of Walnut Creek is providing the reward to assist ease the housing disaster.
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“The City is continuing to look for innovative ways to ease the housing shortage,” mentioned Mayor Cindy Darling. “We believe this can be a key motivator to encourage those who have been considering that step.”
Every particular person, residential lot, or entity is allowed only one rebate. In whole, greater than $129,000 shall be out there to be handed out to residents.
ADU models should be 1,000 sq. ft or smaller. This system is open now, and it’ll finish in August 2026.
Residents of low-income households can obtain between $5,000 and $15,000 relying on the scale of their ADU. Different residents can obtain between $2,500 and $7,500.
Anybody who desires to earn the rebate can go to the Metropolis of Walnut Creek’s web site or electronic mail [email protected].