The NYC Plus One Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program Is Live

The NYC ADU application is live!  Single-family Homeowners in New York City can apply for the Plus One ADU program, which offers financial and technical assistance to build or legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2024. 

Here's a quick overview of the program:

• Who is eligible? Low- and moderate-income, single-family homeowners in New York City.
• What types of ADUs are supported? Basement apartments, backyard cottages, garage conversions, and attic conversions.
• What kind of assistance is available? Up to $395,000 in grants and loans to cover the cost of design, construction, and permitting.
• How to apply: You can submit an application online through the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) website.

Eligible Buildings:

• One-unit, single-family detached residential homes.
• Homes that allow for two-family construction under the existing building and zoning code.
• Homes must pass a housing quality inspection and need no major repairs other than repairs that are essential to the ADU construction scope.
• Eligible homes must either be free of housing or building code violations prior to receiving program financing, unless the violations are directly related to ADU, or the owner must agree to address all existing violations prior to ADU construction completion.
• For basement conversions, the applicable ADU space must meet ceiling height requirements prior to conversion and must be located outside of the 2050 Stormwater Flood area as well as the 2100’s 100-year coastal flood zone.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• NYC ADU Application & Program Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/plus-one-adu.page
• NYC ADU Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/plus-one-adu.page  

If you live in NYS (but not NYC), you can check the state website to find your Local Program Administrator of your ADU program. 

• NYS Plus One ADU Program website: https://hcr.ny.gov/adu 

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions about the NYC ADU program.