Architecture Design Drawings, Draftings, Floor Plans & Permitting for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in Bend, Oregon

Why not take advantage of the property you own by creating a space you can rent out and make some additional income on. Put the land you own to work for you! Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are becoming increasingly popular. Partly because local jurisdictions have become more lenient about their presence. We can help you figure out if your property and existing house is a good fit to have an ADU. City and state codes are more complicated for ADU’s than traditional single family dwelling remodels. We will navigate through those rules and guidelines for you and figure out how to make your ADU fit into the existing house design and property layout.

Aesthetics are important when designing an accessory use addition to your home. We strive to make it look appealing not obtrusive. Your home is the primary use for the property so we desire to help it stay that way. We aim to design the accessory home so that your home retrains privacy while also allowing the same for the tenants of the ADU. Lot size determines what size accessory unit you are allowed to have. ADU’s range from 300-600 square feet depending on the lot size. Just like remodeling there can be many challenges when designing an accessory unit. Some people prefer to have a detached unit to reinforce the privacy and others don’t mind the connectivity of an attached ADU. In most cases the property and existing house configuration determine whether the ADU will be attached or detached. We will help you determine the best solution for your accessory unit and design a space that will be desirable to renters so you can attract a healthy additional income.

Feasiblity is important to determine when considering an ADU. Basic cost analysis and budgeting is important to study. We can facilitate some feasibility research for you upfront to find out if adding a rentable unit to your property is a wise investment or not. Once we determine that it is we will help you navigate the city review procedures, building code requirements and city development standards that have to be met when adding an accessory dwelling unit to your property.

Having an additional income rental unit on your property can be very beneficial to both your out of pocket costs on your own home and they can often increase the overall value of your investment. Maybe you are considering some travel for a while in which case you could potentially rent out both the ADU and your home while you are gone. We can help determine if either unit will be allowed to be rented out as a short term rental (STR). If it is allowable you will have even more options for additional income and increased home and property value.

There is no better time than now to add a rentable space to your property and enhance your current living situation! Demand is high for rental space. Don’t hesitate to call Dos Designers today to learn more about how we can help you with ADU building design, custom home design, and building remodel & renovation design.

From basic planning advice, building permits, project planning, architectural design and interior design. We have the combined expertise to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to get started!