EPACANDO can help you with a CalHome loan

We offer support in the application process

CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Description: The City of East Palo Alto and EPACANDO received a $2 Million CalHome award from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

CalHome enables the City to provide loans of  $100,000 for ADU/JADU creation to households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

In exchange, households agree to rent the ADU/JADU to an income-qualified household for the life of the CalHome ADU/JADU loan.

Check out the (English] Summary below; Spanish summary follows..

Full information and application requirements  [pdf]

Shed Shop (commercial) offering

By filling out the form you will be agreeing to receive a free ADU Assessment of your property within 3-5 business days and determine if you are eligible to receive additional technical assistance and project management services at no cost through our fee waiver. For more information, please contact Iliana Nicholas by email at [email protected], or calling 650-473-9838, press 5

Organizational Partners

EPACANDO works closely with City staff.  For this project EPACANDO is also partnering with Soup.is, a community of designers, developers, and activists working to make housing more affordable, accessible, and beautiful for working families.

Organizational Partners

EPACANDO works closely with City staff.  For this project EPACANDO is also partnering with Soup.is, a community of designers, developers, and activists working to make housing more affordable, accessible, and beautiful for working families.

Organizational Partners

EPACANDO works closely with City staff.  For this project EPACANDO is also partnering with Soup.is, a community of designers, developers, and activists working to make housing more affordable, accessible, and beautiful for working families.