Pleasanton Homeowners Could Receive Up To $15K For ADUs

PLEASANTON, CA — Anyone interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Pleasanton can receive a rebate of up to $15,000 thanks to the Senate District 7 ADU Accelerator Program. The program is offering a total of $142,000 to support the construction of ADU's, which can help alleviate the housing shortage crisis.

Applications are now open for units 1,000 square feet or smaller. Homeowners can receive up to $7500 if they get a building permit to build an ADU and receive a certificate of occupancy within 18 months or by Sept. 30, 2026. Rebates of $7,500 are given for units smaller than 500 square feet, $5,000 for units between 501 and 750 square feet, and $2,500 for units between 751 and 1,000 square feet.

For ADUs deed restricted to low-income households for at least 20 years, $15,000 will be given for units smaller than 500 feet, $10,000 for units between 501 and 750 square feet, and $5,000 for units between 751 and 1,000 square feet.

Rebates are limited to individual homeowners, and only one rebate is allowed per property within Pleasanton. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are open until Aug. 31, 2026.

See here or email Pleasanton Associate Planner Emily Carroll at ecarroll@cityofpleasanton.org for more information.