Now Accepting Designer Applications For the Pre-Approved Plan Library!

The City of Bend is currently accepting applications from design professionals to have their ADU designs selected for use as part of the City’s Pre-Approved ADU Plan Program. All pre-approved designs will be listed on the City’s online library of pre-approved ADU building designs. The online library will provide information about each design and the contact information for each designer.  Homeowners seeking to build an ADU using a pre-approved design will contact the designer to purchase the design directly from them.

ADUs are an integral part of the housing continuum. Due to the nature of their size, design, and location in neighborhoods with existing infrastructure and community, ADUs are a common choice home for smaller middle-income households. The Pre-Approved ADU Plan Program is a continuation of the work the City of Bend has done over the past several years to reduce barriers and costs in the permitting process for homeowners who want to build an ADU. The Program’s function of reissuing a plan that has already been reviewed and pre-approved for Building Code is intended to save considerable review time and reduce review fees.

Pre-Approved ADU Plan Program, Phase II Designer Library Process Information

Pre-Approved ADU Plan Program, Phase II Designer Cover Form and Applicant Agreement 

If you are a designer or builder wanting more information or assistance with participating in the pre-approved plan library of plans, please contact Kerry Bell, Middle Income Housing Coordinator directly at kbell@bendoregon.gov or 541-323-5964