Ulster County has been granted $5 million in state money to provide financial assistance to Ulster County homeowners for the construction of ten more new, code-compliant accessory swelling units (ADUs) In partnership with RUPCO and the city of Kingston, the towns of Woodstock, Saugerties, Rosendale, Lloyd and Ulster, and the villages of Ellenville and New Paltz, eligible homeowners, earning less than Ulster County’s Area Median Income can apply for up to approximately $110,000 for ADU construction or rehabilitation through the Plus One program in exchange for renting the unit at an affordable rate for a minimum of ten years. Grantees receive support from Ulster County and RUPCO throughout the design, construction and permitting process.
“ADUs are a great way to expand the availability of housing that is affordable, and can also benefit property owners in different ways, whether it’s providing a needed source of additional income, or enabling a caregiver or relative to live in close proximity,” said county executive Jen Metzger.
CEO Kevin O’Connor said RUPCO was pleased “to demonstrate the success that ADUs can have for both homeowners and tenants.”