Alameda County Housing Program Eases Process For Building In-Law Units

From CBS San Francisco:

OAKLAND (CBS SF/BCN) — Alameda County housing officials announced a new program this week that simplifies the process of adding in-law units to single-family properties, in the hopes of adding 18 affordable housing units in unincorporated areas of the county.

The pilot — called the Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU) program — is expected to result in the development of 18 in-law units through a lottery system with a Nov. 27 application deadline, as demand is anticipated to be high.

The program follows a related move in San Francisco, where supervisors in March waived fees for building inspections, plan review, records retention and site surcharges for in-law units.

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