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*ADU Classes and ADU Consultations*

Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property in Portland, Oregon

The next ADU class date is Saturday, January 5th. You can register here.

*The class is the best option if you want a thorough overview of the whole development and construction process. Read full class description below.

One-on-one fee ADU consultations

A consult is a good option if you want expert advice to ensure that you can build an ADU on your property before jumping into the design development process, have highly unusual site considerations, are considering several major accessory dwelling options on your site or sites, or have many specific questions around legality, financing, building code requirements, or site constraints. I'll provide personalized financing advice, ADU design considerations for your site, and guide you to your next steps in the ADU development process. I can also provide tailored guidance related to building science, rebates, property tax impacts of ADUs, the new Accessory Structure Zoning Code, timelines etc.


$200 for the consultation and a copy of Backdoor Revolution- The Definitive Guide to ADU Development. Consultations typically last 1.5-2 hours.

I only provide consultations in the City of Portland. Contact me at email@example.com if you'd like to set up an on-site consultation.

The ADU Class:

This class is intended for homeowners interested in building an ADU on their property. For most homeowners, building an ADU is not simple or straightforward--it’s essentially the job of being a land developer--- a job that most of us know have ever done, or will likely ever do again.

Think of this class as an on-ramp to the process of designing and building an ADU. This class will open your eyes to the spectrum of content that you'll execute and manage in the course of designing and building and ADU. It is intended to make the whole process and project better by helping you understand the ADU design, management, and building process.

The class is intended to help you understand, and be prepared for, the ADU design, permit, management, and building process. The class will help you save time and money. And the class will help you build a better product--an ADU that will work well for your particular situation.

In the process of designing and building my ADU, I have become passionate about ADUs generally. I am not a general contractor nor an architect trying to pitch my services to you. I am an ADU advocate, educator, and consultant with a lot of practical information to share about them. The class is full of extremely high-value information that you can't find anywhere else.

There are regularly attendees from out of town, including from Seattle, Eugene, Bend, and cities across California and Hawaii. Attendees from other jurisdictions find the class valuable and worthwhile. Though the class if Portland focused, roughly 2/3rds of the information is applicable to any jurisdiction.

As of May, 2016, I've taught this full day class to over 700 people. 2/3rds of the attendees of this class go on to build an ADU. You’ll Walk Away from the Class Understanding…

You’ll be able to ask (and answer) questions and network with other local homeowners who are considering building an ADU.

Here's a one minute sample of the class: Instructor Qualifications

Here's what previous participants had to say of her experience in a class.

Dear Kol,

It was a real treat meeting you and taking your Saturday seminar.  I am so critical of these types of events and yours was truly superb.  Perhaps the most informative, well-organized day-long conference I've ever been to.  Thank you!

Now, when can you come for a consult?



Sample of Responses to the Question: Which section of the class was the most useful?

I have a better understanding of the whole process, and now feel more comfortable with the idea.

I love the list of steps to build the ADU. The packet is great. I like the discussion re: design/build vs architects. Information regarding costs is very useful.

Seeing the houses. Talking to builders/owners/architects.

All of this class was useful, but most useful would be the part giving the particulars around regulations for parking space, height of space, and distances from the property lines

Definition of ADU vs detached bedroom. Understanding the building codes. Seeing some ADUs in process.

I'm in the beginning stages, so all of this information was invaluable ---to answer questions I have, and to bring up questions that I didn't know I should have.

Knowing the time frame of potential project phases. True cost of permits and the amount of work that goes into them.

So much good info! I definitely learned more than I expected to.

Everything. I appreciate the info on budgeting, permitting, design, construction.

Incredible class. Very great information. I feel like I can thoroughly explain process to my clients.