Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The City of East Palo Alto is working with community partners to encourage the production of ADUs and JADUs in the city. Check out EPA-ADU to learn more about this community-driven initiative to promote ADUs in EPA and use the parcel look-up tool.

For more information on the new CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Program, click on the link in the sidebar menu.

For more information on ADUs, visit Planning's site:

Interested in renting out your ADU?

Human Investment Project ("HIP Housing") is a non-profit organization that has been providing creative, affordable housing solutions throughout San Mateo County for over 50 years. HIP Housing's Home Sharing Program matches people with rooms or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for rent (Home Providers) with a Home Seeker who is looking for a reasonable room rental and/or exchanging extra household chores for reduced rent. All HIP Housing clients are interviewed and screened and provided a resource guide that includes questions potential housemates should review when they meet each other. HIP Housing also assists Home Sharers with completing a Living Together Agreement and provides ongoing follow-up support. Call (650) 348-6660 or visit the inquiry form https://hiphousing.org/programs/home-sharing-program/

East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization ("EPACANDO") is a community development corporation dedicated to creating affordable housing and promoting community and economic development in the City of East Palo Alto. EPACANDO's CANDO ADU Project offers hands-on support with planning, building and renting your accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Learn more at: https://epacando.org/cando-adu/