Helpful resources for your ADU process
This page connects you to trusted resources that can help you plan, finance, and build your ADU. Neighborhood Restore offers program guidance and homeowner support throughout the process. The Homeowner Help Desk and FAQ provide additional tools, answers, and contacts to keep your project moving forward.
Neighborhood Restore
Neighborhood Restore has resources to help through every step of the ADU process, from understanding your property’s eligibility to connecting with design and construction professionals. Their team can answer questions about financing, permits, and the Plus One ADU Program.
You can reach out directly reach out directly through their dedicated email for the Plus One ADU Program: aduforyou@neighborhoodrestore.org. This is the main contact for technical assistance and program inquiries related to ADUs in New York City.
Homeowner Help Desk
The Homeowner Help Desk offers free support for New Yorkers with general housing questions. If you’re not sure where to start, they can connect you to the right city agency or program, help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and share resources on repairs, safety, and energy savings.
Homeowner Help Desk Contact Information
Phone:646-786-0888
Toll-Free:1-855-HOME-456
Connect online at
Homeowner Help in NY - Center for NYC Neighborhoods
You can also call 311 and ask for the Center for NYC Neighborhoods
Plus One ADU Program
The Plus One ADU Program offers low- or no-interest loans, construction grants, and technical support to help you build, convert, or legalize an ADU.
Funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal and administered by HPD and partner organizations, the program serves eligible homeowners who meet specifications with:
- Additional construction loan financing through HPD.
- Loan terms of up to 15 years, with potential extensions to 30 years.
- Interest rates as low as 0% for eligible borrowers.
- Preference for owner-occupants earning up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI), with eligibility extending to 165% AMI.
- Forgivable loan options tied to rent restrictions and capped annual rent increases, depending on load structure.
- Monthly payment safeguards ensure homeowners retain at least $200 in monthly cash flow after debts.
While the original application for the pilot program closed in 2024, you should sign up for future updates related to ADU initiatives throughout NYC.
You can sign up by filling out the Plus One ADU Interest Form.
If you want to learn more about the program, HPD has a dedicated Plus One page.
