Now hiring: Program Associate for ADU projects

Now hiring: Program Associate for ADU projects

Apr 12, 2024

The CANDO ADU Program assists low-income homeowners in East Palo Alto in creating accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Since 2020 we have supported over 100 homeowners in the various phases of an ADU project (development, permitting, and financing), along with providing...
Celebration! Innovative ADU Project #1 financed, built, rented

Celebration! Innovative ADU Project #1 financed, built, rented

Aug 8, 2022

This project was the first to be completed using pilot versions of financial instruments which may help low-income homeowners of color finance an ADU in their backyard: a revolving construction loan fund, and a backyard lease model.[More…  below the 90-second video]  ...
Planning for ADU’s eased by loans

Planning for ADU’s eased by loans

Jan 23, 2022

CalHome enables the City to provide loans of up to $80,000 for ADU/JADU creation to households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Description: The City of East Palo Alto and EPACANDO received a $2 Million CalHome award from the...
2021’s exciting new ADU project at EPACANDO

2021’s exciting new ADU project at EPACANDO

Jan 5, 2021

In 2020, state laws made it possible to have three dwelling units on one single-family property: the main house, a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) or interior conversion, and a detached ADU or backyard home. In January 2021, we are launching the CANDO ADU...

EPACANDO to administer City’s BMR program

Apr 25, 2019

EPACANDO got the go ahead at a recent East Palo Alto City Council meeting to coordinate the process of choosing a new buyer when a price-controlled unit is for sale. In addition, EPACANDO was charged to assure that owners of existing BMR homes are caring responsibly...