Bend Chamber Expanded ADU Design Library
The city's design library has added six new plans to help streamline the approval process for small-scale housing.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Bend Chamber has expanded its Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Library by adding six new design plans. These additions bring the library to a total of nine available options for property owners.
Why it matters
The expanded library is designed to reduce redundant code review work and shorten approval timelines for housing projects. By providing these resources, the chamber aims to assist residents in moving more efficiently from initial research to project initiation.
The library now contains nine total designs, including four new plans from Sierra James Construction and two from Simplicity by Hayden Homes. Available models range in size, such as the 779-square-foot Cascade Cottage and the 400-square-foot Acadia.
The players
Bend Chamber
This local business organization supports economic growth and community development initiatives in the Bend area.
Sierra James Construction
This is a local home builder that contributed four free ADU designs to the city's housing library.
Simplicity by Hayden Homes
This residential construction company provided two new design plans for the pre-approved ADU program.
The details
Sierra James Construction contributed four free plans to the library, while Simplicity by Hayden Homes provided two additional designs. Although the plans are free to access, property owners are still responsible for all site-specific review, permitting, and development fees.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The Bend Chamber will host the What's Brewing ADU Fair.
Culture Shift
This program reflects a broader trend of municipal efforts to simplify residential development through standardized, pre-approved architectural planning. By digitizing and streamlining the permitting phase, the chamber is moving away from bespoke, time-consuming individual code reviews.
Property owners can now choose from a wider variety of home designs, which may help reduce the time spent in the initial planning stages. Users should note that these designs do not cover the cost of required permitting, development fees, or site-specific reviews.
The takeaway
Using pre-approved design plans can significantly reduce the administrative burden often associated with small-scale residential construction. Residents should consult with a local contractor to verify how these specific layouts fit their property's unique lot size and zoning requirements.
What happens next
The Bend Chamber will host the What's Brewing ADU Fair on October 6, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest housing initiatives in the Home Renovation section.
More information
To see the available floor plans, browse the pre-approved adu design library.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Source - Bend, Oregon.
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