KINGSTON – The City of Kingston has launched its ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition.
The Yes to ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition is part of the rollout of the Plus One Home Program, a partnership between the City of Kingston, Ulster County, and RUPCO.
The winning firm or design professional will receive $25,000 for producing permit-ready construction documents that Kingston and Ulster County homeowners can use to obtain building permits to construct new, detached ADUs. A $3,000 award will be given to the best non-professional/student entry.
Competition proposals are due on August 15, 2023. More details at www.engagekingston.com/adu-design-competition.
As part of the competition, an ADU Public Forum will be held in June 2023 to educate residents about the benefits of ADUs, help residents understand if an ADU is right for their property, and provide information on the Plus One Home Program.
Launching this summer, the Plus One Home Program will provide funding to low and moderate-income residents to create new code-compliant ADUs. To be eligible, homeowners must meet the income threshold (i.e., earning 100 percent or less of Ulster County Area Media Income) and can receive up to $125,000 for the construction or rehabilitation of an ADU. In exchange, the homeowner also must agree to rent the apartment at an affordable rate for a minimum of 10 years. The Plus One Home Program will provide a one-stop hub for assisting all interested homeowners in financing, designing, and permitting an ADU.
The Yes to ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition is funded by the City of Kingston’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
