PLUS ONE ADU
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM
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TAP, Inc. is helping Albany and Troy homeowners develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property through the NYSHCR's Plus One ADU Program. Homeowners may receive a grant of up to $125,000 for development and construction costs of an ADU.
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DISCLAIMER: Up to 10% of the grant will be spent on TAP administration and optional in-house design fees
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What is an ADU?
An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a secondary residence on the same lot as a primary dwelling with features that allow a complete habitable space that allows for sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.
Where on my property?
ADUs can exist on your property as a(n):
DETACHED UNIT
ATTACHED UNIT
GARAGE/CARRIAGE HOUSE CONVERSION
DISCLAIMER: ADUs can come in different shapes and sizes than the examples above
Who qualifies?
Homeowners whose primary household resides within the cities of Troy or Albany.
Households with incomes at or below 120% of the area median income (see chart below).
Homeowners whose primary residence is a single family home of 1-4 units.
ADUs that will have a year-round tenant, who may also be a family member, and will not be used for short-term or vacation rentals.
Program Features
Homeowners who are deemed eligible may receive
assistance with:
Design and permitting
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Project budgeting
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Site plan approvals
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Contractor selection & scoping
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Construction oversight
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Post-construction monitoring
Household Income Limits
The combined income of all household members in the primary residence should not exceed these limits:
Income Limits ($) by Household Size (# of people)
1​
97,560
2​
111,480
3​
125,400
4​
139,320
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5​
150,480
6​
161,640
7​
172,800
8​
183,960
Financial Incentives
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Homeowners receive a partial exemption from real property taxation of the ADU's assessed value.
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This exemption be applied to 100% of the assessed value, decreasing 12.5% every year until the exemption is no longer applied to any of the value:
Year
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Exemption Percentage
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100%
87.5%
75%
62.5%
50%
37.5%
25%
12.5%
