Portland homeowners are reimagining what their properties can be. With new zoning rules, System Development Charge pause, and sustainability goals reshaping the city, there’s never been a better time to explore what’s possible on your lot. The Portland Context Across Portland’s historic neighborhoods — from St. Johns to Woodstock—
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
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
Get Short Term Rental Income from a Guest Suite Join the Backyard Rental Revolution! Instead of working for your backyard, make your backyard work for you. Nearly every single lot in Portland can accommodate a Guest Suite unit that is perfect for listing on Short Term Rental (STR) sites
We've recently completed building 2 ADUs for Multnomah County's A Place For You program. This program has now put 4 families in ADUs around Portland. Their lives have changed for the better almost immediately. KOIN 6 did a deep dive into the program to discuss everything from the lives
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
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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