Housing

Backyard Homes

ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) are a great way to give families the extra space or income they need. We can help you navigate the laws, codes, and other challenges that come with building on your existing lot.

How STEP can help

We provide useful information and assistance to help families achieve their goal—creating a new affordable unit on their property.

 

  • STEP offers homeowners a variety of tools ranging from information to financing, design, permitting, and construction services to build new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in approved areas of Stanislaus County.

  • Are you struggling to figure out what size unit you can build in your property and how to obtain the necessary permits? STEP can help navigate this process with you

  • Constructing an ADU could be a big, daunting task. We can help by assigning you a project manager to oversee it to completion.

  • STEP experienced professionals can connect you with different design and contractors connect you with affordable experts for this critical steps of the process.

  • STEP works closely with local Community Development Financial Institutions that can provide affordable financing to make your backyard home a reality.

  • If you wish to turn your backyard home into an income-earning rental unit, establishing the landlord-tenant relationships may be unfamiliar territory. STEP can help you access the information you will need to be a great landlord.