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Second Unit Center Resource Library

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Symbium Build
Step by Step Guide to ADU Design and Permitting
Second Unit Convening PowerPoint: Bringing the Lessons Home
Second Unit Convening PowerPoint: What, Why and How
Second Unit Convening PowerPoint: Backdoor Revolution, The Definitive Guide to ADU Development
Video: 21 Elements: Bringing the Lessons Home
Video: Kol Peterson: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development
Video: Kol Peterson Q&A
Video: Matt Regan: Policy Framework for Building Second Units
AARP: ABC’s of ADUs
21 Elements Webinar on ADUs and Title 24 Webinar recording
Title 24 Handout on ADUs and Title 24
New State Laws Flyer
Resource Page for Homeowners
Resource Page for Community Leaders
One Stop Shop Program Flyer in English
One Stop Shop Program Flyer in Spanish
Symbium Handout
San Jose Process Flowchart
San Jose Universal Checklist
Casita Coalition Information
Sign Up Link for Casita Coalition
Hello Housing One Stop Shop Program
Vendor Signup for One Stop Shop
Brochure on San Mateo Credit Union ADU Loan

Links

California Department of Housing and Community Development: Second Unit Resources
Links to general standards for each jurisdiction in San Mateo County
Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board: Information on the status of a contractor’s license and tips on hiring a builder
HIP Housing – Home sharing program that matches two or more unrelated people
Housing Authority Landlord Incentive Programs

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