ReBLD/REAP

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San Joaquin County is proud to offer the Revitalization for Buildings, Land, and Dwellings Program (ReBLD), a new initiative made possible by California’s Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant. Managed by the County’s Community Development Department, the program was created to help property owners in unincorporated urban areas near Stockton restore substandard homes and/or construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit by offering fee waiver incentives for affordable housing.

Program benefits may include:

• Property management through receivership
• Fee waivers
• Guidance through the rebuild process
• Fast-tracked permits and pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans

Homeowners may be eligible for assistance if their property meets the following requirements:

• Has uninhabitable, dangerous, or substandard residential structures that need rehabilitation or replacement
• Properties that are vacant or otherwise underutilized where the owner is willing to build affordable housing in exchange for a fee waiver. “Affordable Housing” means housing that is affordable (generally 30 percent of gross income) to lower- and moderate-income households. [1]
• Is located in an established residential neighborhood in unincorporated urban areas near Stockton
• Lot size is between 5,000 to 40,000 square foot range
• Has access to public transit and essential services

[1] hcd.ca.gov/funding/income-limits/state-federal-income-limits

Complete the eligbility checklist found under the ReBLD documents list and email it to cddcustomerservice@sjgov.org. San Joaquin County Community Development staff will contact you to determine eligibility.

If you plan to build affordable housing such as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Waivers of CDD fees may be considered for the following types of qualifying projects:

• Planning and Subdivision applications that result in the construction of affordable housing as defined by the State of California.
• Building permit plan check fees for projects that result in the construction of affordable housing as defined by the State of California.
• Only CDD fees can be waived. Application fees that are required by other County departments or agencies may still be required for projects, such as fire and school fees or fees charged by the Department of Public Works and the Environmental Health Department.
• Any qualifying project that receives a fee waiver will be required to enter into an agreement with the County through the CDD Director to commit to providing affordable housing for a predetermined length of time.
• Contact (209) 468-8414 or cddcustomerservice@sjgov.org for more information, or see memo “Fee Waiver Policies and Procedures for REAP 2.0 Projects”.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is, or will be, situated. It can be either attached to the main house or a separate, detached home. A JADU unit is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence, and may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

An ADU must have everything needed for someone to live there full-time, including sleeping quarters, a kitchen and restroom facilities.

ADUs can include small efficiency units (defined in Section 65852.22 of the Government Code) or manufactured homes (defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code), if they meet all the local rules and standards.

• Attached ADU. A new ADU is constructed as a physical expansion or addition to an existing Single Unit Dwelling and is attached by one or more common walls.
• Converted ADU. An ADU constructed within the interior of an existing structure that occupies part of the floor area of the existing structure. A converted ADU does not include an ADU that would increase the height of an existing structure; require removal of more than 50 cubic yards of earth as part of the excavation of an existing structure; or increase the floor area of the existing structure by more than 150 square feet beyond its existing physical dimensions for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress.
• Detached ADU. A new ADU that is located on the same lot as a Single Unit Dwelling but does not share any walls with that dwelling.
• Interior ADU. An ADU that is contained entirely within an existing Single Unit Dwelling.
• Junior ADU (JADU). An Interior ADU that does not exceed 500 square feet in size. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

Under California law (Health & Safety Code Section 17980.7(c)), if a property has serious code violations and the owner ignores notices to fix them, a tenant or code enforcement agency can ask the court to step in. The court can then appoint a receiver—a neutral third party—to take control of the property and make necessary repairs.

The receiver creates a plan to fix the problems and may borrow money (with court approval) to cover the costs. This loan is secured by placing a lien on the property. The property owner is responsible for paying off that lien to remove it from the title.

Depending on the situation, the receiver may suggest options to the court for how the lien can be paid—such as through owner financing or by selling the property. Each case is unique, and the process follows the rules set by the law and the court.

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If you don’t qualify for the ReBLD/REAP 2.0 program, San Joaquin County offers additional housing rehabilitation assistance for low-income homeowners.

• The Human Services Agency Neighborhood Preservation Division provides low-interest and deferred-payment loan options tailored to your ability to repay. These funds can help cover essential home repairs such as roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical work, and accessibility upgrades. To qualify, you must live in the home and meet income limits based on household size (e.g., up to $83,700 for a family of four).
• The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) may also be a good resource for people who do not qualify for the ReBLD/REAP 2.0 program. Renters facing financial hardship can apply through HACSJ for rental assistance or housing vouchers to help cover rent. Landlords who are open to renting to voucher holders can also list their properties through the program. Services and applications are available online at hacsj.org.
• To support you through the process, the County also offers free services, including property inspections, repair reports, cost estimates, help with permits, contractor selection, and construction monitoring. These programs are designed to make home improvements more affordable and accessible, while preserving the health and safety of neighborhoods across San Joaquin County. Learn more at: sjgov.org/department/hsa/neighborhood-preservation/home-rehab-program.