ADUs are Accessory Dwelling Units, or an additional dwellings within or adjacent to the primary dwelling of a residence.
At SQFT Studios, we receive many inquiries from homeowners in the Portland area asking about garage conversions. "Can I convert my garage into an ADU?" We understand the allure of transforming an existing structure into a fully functional Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The idea of repurposing an existing structure
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular in Portland, Oregon, as homeowners seek to maximize their properties and address the city's housing challenges. ADUs, often referred to as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," offer flexible living spaces that can be either attached to or detached from the
The Holidays are a wonderful time to be together with family, friends, and loved ones. Sometimes there isn't enough room to house everyone at home. Instead of fighting traffic, risking icy roads, or drinking that egg nog straight, consider adding more space to your place. A Guest Suite or
Lofts - the ever changing code Everyone wants a loft, here's how to get one Codes come, codes go... and in the case of lofts, they seem to come and go so quickly! The primary force for rapid code development is the
Will 2025 be the year of the ADU in Portland? Portland ADU Development in 2025: What You Need to Know Portland’s System Development Charge (SDC) fee waiver for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which expired in **July 2018**, was a game-changer for many families looking to build affordable additional
Here at SQFT Studios, we work with homeowners every day, and that means families, their homes, and their traditions. One of our main goals is to help families adapt to the changes and challenges in life and our buildings get to become a part of that story. So from
Everyone loves them, the city just got a little friendlier to them, and we can't resist.We all love lofts, it's universal. They create open areas with high ceilings, dramatic lighting, and ideas of treehouses and posh urban living. There's just something fun about climbing up a ladder to an area
Plan, Design, Build. What it means and how it's different. SQFT Studios is a Design Build firm. In the language of the building industry, that means we are a bit different from the standard practice, and working with us is a different experience for a homeowner. Standard
Let's look at the different types of rental options and their specific payback periods or ROIs. Short-Term Rental (STR): is defined by the City of Portland in the Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental web page for a 1 or 2 dwelling structure (a typical Portland home) as a 30
If you are considering building an accessory building to rent for short or long-term rental, this post is for you. In Part I (what you are reading now) I'll describe the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and the conditions I will use to determine the Return on
SQFT Studios is a residential design-build firm. We create ADUs, Guest Suites, Home Studios, and full-sized homes in Portland, Oregon. Our custom and prefabricated designs use high-quality construction methods while delivering exceptional value.
SQFT Studios is a residential design-build firm. We create ADUs, Guest Suites, Home Studios, and full-sized homes in Portland, Oregon. Our custom and prefabricated designs use high-quality construction methods while delivering exceptional value.
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