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City Council favoring proposed changes for accessory structures
The Portland City Council is expected to vote later this month on proposed revisions to accessory structure design guidelines.
Tour of Portland accessory dwelling units planned
A citywide tour of Portland鈥檚 accessory dwelling units 鈥� or ADUs 鈥� will take place later this month.
SDCs for ADUs could be extended until 2016
Portland City Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution that would extend a suspension on system development charges for accessory dwelling units for another three years to July 31, 2016. Adopted in 2010, the suspension was slated to expire in 2013.
Industry professionals see big market for building small
As the housing market recovers, industry professionals see big prospects for small-scale urban developments. But while strides have been made to make pint-sized projects pencil out, numerous challenges still exist.
ADU construction still faces financing gap
Builders say more financial tools are needed to help property owners interested in adding accessory dwelling units.
Troutdale mayor may be in trouble for building an office in his backyard
Did the mayor of Troutdale build an illegal building on his property? Did he use his influence to get that building approved? We may soon find out.
Portland ADUs booming, but financing stinks
Permits for accessory dwelling units in Portland are skyrocketing after development fees for them were waived in April last year. But local builders are running into challenges when financing their construction.
Small jobs become big business in Portland
Since Portland dropped system development charges on accessory dwelling units in April, businesses have found that the projects, albeit small, have been a driving factor in an otherwise dismal construction climate.
Accessory dwelling unit permits up in Portland
After waiving system development charges and changing size limits on accessory dwelling units earlier this year, the city of Portland has seen a jump in permits for the units, including additions and second housing units.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
