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Saturday, May 10, 2025 -- SAMCAR joined the ADU Resource Center and numerous vendors including ADUNOW.HOUSE at an ADU Resource Fair in Belmont this weekend! The event was attended by hundreds of community members and homeowners interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit. SAMCAR's presence emphasized the significant value of partnering with a local Realtor when considering the development of an ADU and highlights our dedication to supporting homeowners and exploring innovative solutions to the region's persistent housing challenges. The event was attended by hundreds of community members and earned a feature on NBC Bay Area.

Are you interested in building an ADU and looking to take the next step? Sign up to talk to an ADU expert about your goals and the viability of your potential ADU project. The ADU Resource Center's team will assess your property's unique characteristics and provide tailored information on the steps you can take to bring your ADU vision to life. You'll receive a follow up report with options for your property and next steps. Learn more at https://smcadu.org/contact

The ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County launched at www.smcadu.org to help homeowners and jurisdictions build more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and accelerate housing development in the county. The center provides tools, educational materials and expert staff to streamline ADU development.

In the latest episode of MLSListings Vendor Spotlight, see how Symbium Rebates enables homeowners to easily find and apply for rebates for home improvements. https://youtu.be/NTPbTS54M6s

Watch the latest MLSListings Vendor Spotlight video to learn how the new Symbium property information portal enables you to freely access property & permit info & streamline construction project applications. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/KajjJOwieZU

On Tuesday, November 23, SAMCAR Realtor member Karim Sarraf with ADUNow.House shared a presentation about opportunities for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in San Mateo County and additional resources for information about ADU construction, costs, relevant state laws and more.

Building green Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—also known as granny units—is now easier and more affordable thanks to HEART of San Mateo County's latest initiative: GLADUR (a Green and Livable Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource). Funded by a Grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, HEART has developed designs and construction plans for green, all-electric, detached ADUs that can be downloaded by the public at no cost. In addition to the free designs, HEART provides a free, comprehensive handbook highlighting extensive environmentally friendly options and links to existing ADU resources.

On Thursday, October 17, SAMCAR members gathered at Devils Canyon Brewing in San Carlos for the final 2019 quarterly Speaker Series for presentations on hot topics including ADUs, first time homebuyer programs, fire insurance, title insurance and cannabis, and rent control followed by conversations with each presenter.

On Tuesday, August 7, Ken Cole, Director of the San Mateo County Department of Housing, shared information about building second units or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in San Mateo County, emphasizing these additional housing units as one approach toward alleviating the increasing cost and limited supply of housing in San Mateo County, as well as reducing traffic congestion, while benefiting property owners. Click "read more" for presentation slides, and visit secondunitcentersmc.org for cost calculator, design guidelines, and more resources for second units in San Mateo County.