The City of Bend is continuing its commitment to making housing more accessible and affordable through the expansion of its Pre-Approved Plan Program. This initiative builds on several years of focused efforts to reduce barriers, streamline permitting and lower costs for homeowners interested in building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
When the program first launched, the City introduced a single pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit design at no cost. This initial offer served as a pilot, allowing staff to gather valuable feedback from the community while testing the effectiveness of a streamlined approach.
The City is proud to announce the addition of four new pre-approved plan sets. This is in direct response to feedback and recognizing that one size does not fit all. These designs will be made available at no cost to property owners for site-specific permitting within Bend, offering greater flexibility and more choices to meet a wide range of needs.
At the core of the program is a simple but powerful concept: reusing building plans that have already been thoroughly reviewed and approved for compliance with building codes. By eliminating redundant review steps, the program significantly shortens approval timelines and reduces permitting costs, making it easier and more efficient for property owners to bring new housing units to life.
“With more options, reduced costs, and faster approvals, the expanded Pre-Approved Plan Program represents a significant step forward, said Housing Production and Incentives Coordinator Kerry Bell. “This will help create the housing solutions our community needs.”
The plans extend beyond traditional Accessory Dwelling Unit use. While they meet all criteria for Accessory Dwelling Units, they are also ideal for a variety of other housing applications, including cottage cluster developments and detached duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes. This versatility makes them especially well-suited for small-scale Middle Housing Land Division projects, an increasingly important tool in expanding housing supply.
For more information on the program visit the City of Bend Pre-Approved Plans Program.
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services:
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad:
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.
