Ulster County’s Plus One ADU Home page describes grants of up to US$112,500 to help eligible property owners build or rehabilitate a code-compliant accessory dwelling unit. The published program summary sets a household income ceiling of 100% of Ulster County’s area median income and requires affordable rent for at least ten years. This is a local program; it is not a New York State grant available across the state.
Check the main conditions
The County describes attached and detached units, including internal apartments and garage conversions. The assisted work must result in a code-compliant ADU. The summary does not reproduce the detailed eligible-cost rules, current income table, affordability schedule, application checklist, or agreement. Those details can affect whether the published maximum applies to a project.
The ten-year rental promise is a continuing condition. Before applying, ask the administrator how affordable rent is calculated, which tenant and lease documents are required, whether family occupancy qualifies, and what happens after a sale or change in use. Do not assume that an ADU label in a planning document proves the unit meets this program’s definition or local code requirements.
Verify current intake and funding
The County page describes the assistance and links readers to its program partner, but it does not state whether intake is currently open or how much funding remains. A webpage with an application or question feature is not proof that the administrator has reserved funds for a particular applicant. Contact the program administrator before using the maximum in a financing plan.
Zoning, utility capacity, building permits, inspections, and occupancy remain separate decisions by local authorities and providers. For other program-status examples, see the grants, loans, and public-program guide and the guide to funding conditions.