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Rules by State / Oregon

Oregon OR ADU Rules

 

ADU Friendliness Score
79
β˜… Favorable
Permitting Ease 78
Size Allowances 78
Financing Access 72
Local Flexibility 75

Size & Dimensions

Max ADU Size (Detached) 800 sq ft
Max ADU Size (Attached) 800 sq ft
Min ADU Size None
JADU Max Size 500 sq ft
Max Height (Detached) 18 ft
Stories Allowed 2 stories

Setbacks & Lot Coverage

Rear Setback 4 ft
Side Setback 4 ft
Front Setback Same as primary dwelling
Minimum Lot Size None
Fire Sprinklers Not required if primary doesn't have them

Owner Occupancy & Rental Rules

Owner Occupancy Required? No
Rental Income Allowed? Yes
ADUs Per Lot 1 ADU + 1 JADU

Permitting Process

Review Timeline (Ministerial) 60 days
Design Review Required? None

Editorial Analysis

 

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