ADU owners see benefits for themselves—an ADU, also known as Granny Flats, Mother-in-law units and backyard cottages, can generally pay for itself in rents received (short term, long term or a combination). Owners see benefits for their families— it can provide multi-generational housing or offer a space to downsize into upon retirement. ADU owners even provide benefits to the community— each ADU adds one more housing unit to our tight housing supply.
“I feel I’m making the best use of that space in my yard. It’s raising the value of my property and it’s helping provide another housing option for people”
-Jason, Dweller homeowner Portland, OR
Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs are attached or detached housing units, typically in the backyards of existing single family properties.
aDUs hold the promise of dramatically expanding housing options in communities throughout the U.S. and provide needed income for homeowners
Thankfully, the opportunity to address this demand for housing has never been better. ADUs are allowed on all residential properties in Oregon and offer the most cost effective path to creating new housing units and generating income from existing residential properties.