Starting Dec. 1, owners of eligible properties can apply for rural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits through Deschutes County Community Development. Not all properties will be eligible for ADUs. Based on state and local ordinances, rural ADUs are subject to additional development standards compared to typical residential projects. See if your property qualifies<\/a><\/strong> for ADU building at your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note from ADU builder, Austin Willis<\/em>: Here is a link to Deschutes County\u2019s latest update on progress toward allowing ADU\u2019s on rural properties<\/strong>. The biggest thing I see (that I was earlier unaware of) is that property owners will be allowed in to build an ADU in the \u201cmulti-use agricultural zone\u201d (MUA). I knew ADUs would be allowed in the rural residential zone, but this is new and exciting information to me. and to any property owner who wants an ADU in the MUA zone. You can find more info about rural accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the Deschutes County website here: ADU on MUA property<\/a><\/strong> – Great News!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Redfin blog recently surveyed ADU builders nationwide to get their best tips for anyone thinking about building an ADU. Our own ADU expert, Austin Willis, took part in the survey. Check his tip at #2 in the article. Here’s that link: Redfin Real Estate Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bend Planning Division recently updated the Accessory Dwelling Unit Quick Reference Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Highlights include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For help understanding requirements and getting your ADU project underway, call Austin Willis at 541-408-0637<\/a> for a no-obligation discussion. Austin\u2019s Oregon CCB number is 203478.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finance of America mortgage launched a refinancing program to allow homeowners to combine their home and ADU loans. The aim<\/a> is to reduce interest paid by the borrower, help ease the affordable housing crunch, and “allow homeowners to take advantage of recent state changes that have encouraged the construction of ADUs.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Wall Street Journal article says they may even allow you to convert your garage into a new rental opportunity<\/a>. A real estate agent in San Diego converted a detached one-car garage into a $2,000 per month source of income. Yes, it will take time for the new rental property reach the breakeven point … but a savvy accountant can potentially show you how to leverage tax laws to your favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ADU legislation passed includes devoting one million dollars on a pilot program that will build ADUs for homeowners who qualify and allowing the construction of ADUs in rural residential zones within the state. Find out more about Oregon ADUs and SB391 here: Oregon ADU Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n California A.B. 561<\/a> would create the Help Homeowners Add New Housing Program to encourage the building and financing of ADUs in the state. CalHFA and HCD would clear a path for lenders to provide loans for ADU construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX (and other companies) is wealthy beyond comprehension. He is also one of the world’s most forward-looking thinkers. So, where does Elon Musk choose to live? You guessed it: Musk lives in an ADU. Check this TinyHouseTalk article<\/a> for the scoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCentral Oregon, Deschutes County ADU Rules Amendment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ADU Tips From Redfin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ADUs in Bend, Oregon: Good News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Finance company announces special ADU financing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ADUs are gaining in popularity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oregon lawmakers approved more than $700 million to help ease the state’s housing crunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
California lawmakers encourage ADU construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Elon Musk lives in an ADU!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This city will provide $200k to help citizens build ADUs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n