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Second Unit Resources Center

The Second Unit Center is a program of the County of San Mateo’s Home for All initiative providing information and tools to make it easier for homeowners to build second units, to help increase the housing supply in the County.

Your backyard solution.

Second Units are a great option for those interested in affordably housing a friend or family member, aging in place, creating a new income source, and helping tackle our regional housing shortage.

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What you need to know.

Are you interested in building a second unit? Identify next steps, including how to find the right kind of second unit for your situation, how to secure a building permit, and how to find your construction team.

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Where are you in the process?

second unit planning process

Turn your thinking into action

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second unit design process

Find the perfect fit for you

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second unit permits process

Key things to know before you apply

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second unit construction process

How to find the right team

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second unit renting process

Key knowledge for landlords

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TIMELINE

Where are you in the process?

second unit planning process

Turn your thinking into action

Read More

second unit design process

Find the perfect fit for you

Read More

second unit permits process

Key things to know before you apply

Read More

second unit construction process

How to find the right team

Read More

second unit renting process

Key knowledge for landlords

Read More

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