The city of Concord will provide up to $15,000 to property owners who apply to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property.
The rebates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. Applications must be submitted prior to Sept. 30, 2025, to be considered for the program.
The funds were provided through a $277,226 grant from the California Housing Finance Agency to incentivize housing production, including low-income housing.
The program is part of a $2.5 million initiative to facilitate the construction of hundreds of ADUs in the East Bay.
Concord’s recently updated and approved housing element identifies the need for 5,000 more housing units of all types in the city by 2031.
“We are grateful for these state funds to support our efforts to encourage the production of new housing,” Mayor Carlyn Obringer said in a statement. “I urge our community to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, which will not only generate more affordable housing, but will ultimately spur economic growth.”
Who’s eligible for a rebate
Rebate amounts will vary. For low-income, restricted ADUs (20-year property deed restriction required), the city will offer $15,000 for units smaller than 500 square feet, $10,000 for units 501 to 750 square feet, and $5,000 for units 751 to 1,000 square feet.
For non-restricted ADUs, the city will offer $7,500 for units smaller than 500 square feet, $5,000 for units 501 to 750 square feet, and $2,500 for units 751 to 1,000 square feet.
No rebates will be offered for units larger than 1,000 square feet.
If approved, the rebate will be reserved for the applicant, but it is not paid until the ADU is complete and the building permit is finalized.
The building permit must be issued within six months from the rebate application date. The ADU construction must be complete, and the building permit finalized within 18 months of the permit being issued; otherwise, the rebate will be forfeited.
The city said it has also made it easier for property owners to launch their ADU project by offering free, pre-approved ADU plans, which are available on the city’s website.