City of East Palo Alto
Chapter 18.24 – Accessory Structures should be less than 120 SF and less than 15' tall, at least three feet from all property lines and at least three feet from any adjacent structures.
EPA Second Unit Task Force (2016-2020)
11/22/2019 EPA Second Unit Task Force Recommendations
Project Planning Tool
City Systems has created a step-by-step tool to assist property owners in East Palo Alto in deciding if a garage conversion is right for you and guide you to useful resources. The information is based on averages from similar projects in the past, but are not meant to be precise or final. Professional consultation is necessary to validate these rough estimates.
citysystems.shinyapps.io/epa_dashboard
Templates for Submittals
Sample ADU & Garage Conversion Templates for Plan Submittals are also available using Revit (more to be added as they are available):
ADU Options/Resources
San Mateo County Home For All / Second Unit Resources Center
San Mateo County HEART / Green & Liveable ADU Resource (GLADUR) Center
Housing Trust Silicon Valley ADU Program
AARP: All About Accessory Dwelling Units
Funding Options
Soup: New construction only
EPA CAN DO: TBD
Housing Trust Silicon Valley: New construction or legal non-conforming units only.
Hello Housing: TBD
Construction Management
Legal Counsel
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA)
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Please note that the list below is of various vendors/contractors that have been mentioned as having familiarity with ADUs and does not represent an endorsement of their work. You will need to contact them directly to learn more about what they can do and to get an estimate for any work you need on your home.
Architects
Ernesto Reyes, Los Reyes Design Group
General Contractors
Green Bay Remodeling (CSLB #993580)
SH Roofing & Construction (CSLB #931048)
Electricians
Harris Electric (CSLB #789163), phone 650-575-8231
Plumbing
Veliz Plumbing (CSLB #949281), phone (408) 771-1775
Concrete Sealing & Leveling
Title 24 Energy Consultant
Structural Engineering