"Mother-in-law studio. Man shack. Rentable pied-à-terre. Granny flat. Whatever one calls the accessory dwelling unit, the twee bungalettes are blooming across town—wedged between homes, squatting in backyards, and perched atop garages. If you’ve got space, a modest ADU (800 square feet or smaller, generally around $150,000 to build) might seem a no-brainer—even a civic good, given that density is practically a Portland byword. But then, there’s the City of Portland’s daunting thicket of codes, permits, and taxes to navigate, all growing faster than your backyard blackberries. We prune back a few layers so you can budget and build your bliss." Portland Monthly. To learn more about design, permitting, development charges and taxes click the link below.
Photo : Micro House via Field Work Design & Architecture