​Concord Launches $15K ADU Rebate Program

CONCORD, CA — The city of Concord announced a rebate program Friday that will provide up to $15,000 to property owners who apply to build an accessory dwelling unit.

The ADU rebates are first-come, first-serve while funds last. Applications must be submitted before Sept. 30, 2026, to be considered.

The funds are from the state of California and were provided through a $277,226 grant to the city of Concord's Housing Finance Agency to incentivize housing production, including low-income housing. It is part of a larger $2.5 million initiative to facilitate the construction of hundreds of ADUs in the East Bay.

Under Concord's recently updated and state-approved Housing Element, the city needs to accommodate 5,000 more housing units of all types by 2031.

"We are grateful for these state funds to support our efforts to encourage the production of new housing," Mayor Carlyn Obringer said. "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."

Rebate Amounts

Low-Income Restricted ADUs (20-year property deed restriction required):

• $15,000 for units smaller than 500 square feet
• $10,000 for units 501-750 square feet
• $5,000 for units 751-1,000 square feet

Non-Restricted ADUs:

• $7,500 for units smaller than 500 square feet
• $5,000 for units 501-750 square feet
• $2,500 for units 751-1,000 square feet

Rebates are not offered for units larger than 1,000 square feet.

What To Know

If approved, the rebate is reserved for the applicant but not paid out until the ADU is complete and the building permit is finalized. The building permit must be issued within six months of 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 is forfeited.

Free, Pre-Approved ADU Plans

Property owners can find free, pre-approved ADU plans on the city's website. Six plans range from a 205-square-foot studio to an 847-square-foot two-bedroom/two-bath.