The City of Bend is encouraging the development of more diverse housing units and recognizes that ADUs are an integral part of the housing continuum. Since 2016, we continue to take meaningful steps towards removing barriers within our codes and permit processes and seek to incentive the production of ADUs wherever possible. Whether you have considered building an ADU in the past and are interested to see how the City has simplified things for you or if you are just newly discovering the opportunity to build an ADU, consider this web-page your ADU resource guide.

Benefits of an Accessory Dwelling Unit

  • Creates more housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods with existing community.
  • Takes advantage of existing and often costly infrastructure.
  • Creates opportunities for intergenerational living, onsite caretakers or assistants such as child care or assisted living.
  • Provides financial benefit and or property value to the property owner.
  • Triggers economic development at a local scale through local builders/contractors.
  • Contributes to the density efforts in a more gentle community-based approach.
  • Provides for more diversity in our neighborhoods. 

City Improvements to Land Use and Permitting ADUs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ADU?
What do I need to consider for Land-Use; can I even build an ADU on my lot?
What are the Building Safety things I should be aware of for Building Code review?
How can I estimate the City fees for ADU permits?
Does the City have pre-approved ADU plans?
Does the City have an ADU tax exemption program?

Further Assistance

Permitting Fees and Building Code Questions:

Building Safety Division
(541) 388-5580 ext. 2
building@bendoregon.gov

Land Use/Development Code Questions:

Planning Division
(541) 388-5580 ext. 3 
planning@bendoregon.gov

Development Impact Fee Estimates:

System Development Charges 
(541) 388-5580 ext. 5
development@bendoregon.gov

Affordable Housing Developer Incentives:

Housing Department 
(541) 323-5964 
housing@bendoregon.gov

Septic and Franchise Utilities Questions:

Private Development Engineering Division 
(541) 388-5580 ext. 4
engineering@bendoregon.gov

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