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Webinar: Convert Your Garage or Basement Into Livable Space!

Learn about ADUs, basic conversions, expected costs, required permits and the feasibility for your property.

Friday, September 12, 2025  3 PM PST/6 PM EST Online via Zoom

Lucas Sommer

General Contractor & ADU Specialist at Boss PDX

Join us on September 12th for a virtual event, “Convert Your Garage into a Livable ADU”. In this webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies for Portland homeowners looking to maximize their property value and create additional living space.

By attending the webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Feasibility Assessment – How to budget smart, preserve your home’s footprint, and optimize your layout.

  • Design Essentials – From maximizing natural light to best practices for insulation and universal design.

  • Permitting 101 – How to navigate Portland’s codes, zoning rules, and approval process with ease.

  • Avoid System Development Charges (SDCs) – Learn when and how garage conversions may qualify for reduced or waived SDCs, saving you thousands.
  • Aging in Place Solutions – How to design an ADU for accessibility, comfort, and long-term independence.
  • Budget & ROI Insights – Typical costs, timelines, and potential returns on your investment.
  • Real Case Studies – Inspiring examples from successful Portland ADU projects.

Register now and get the answers to all your questions about creating additional income and living space on your property.

Webinar: Convert Your Garage or Basement Into Livable Space!

Learn about ADUs, basic conversions, expected costs, required permits and the feasibility for your property.

Friday, September 12, 2025  3 PM PST/6 PM EST Online via Zoom

Register now and get the answers to all your questions about creating additional income and living space on your property.

Lucas Sommer

General Contractor & ADU Specialist at Boss PDX

Join us on September 12th for a virtual event, “Convert Your Garage into a Livable ADU”. In this webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies for Portland homeowners looking to maximize their property value and create additional living space.

By attending the webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Feasibility Assessment – How to budget smart, preserve your home’s footprint, and optimize your layout.

  • Design Essentials – From maximizing natural light to best practices for insulation and universal design.

  • Permitting 101 – How to navigate Portland’s codes, zoning rules, and approval process with ease.

  • Avoid System Development Charges (SDCs) – Learn when and how garage conversions may qualify for reduced or waived SDCs, saving you thousands.
  • Aging in Place Solutions – How to design an ADU for accessibility, comfort, and long-term independence.
  • Budget & ROI Insights – Typical costs, timelines, and potential returns on your investment.
  • Real Case Studies – Inspiring examples from successful Portland ADU projects.

Why Attend This Webinar?

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Feasibility Assessment

Cost-saving strategies and how to preserve your home’s footprint while maximizing space.

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Design Essentials

Natural light optimization, insulation best practices, and universal design principles.

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Permitting 101

Navigate Portland codes, zoning requirements, and the approval process with confidence.

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Real Case Studies

Inspiration from actual Portland homeowner projects and lessons learned.

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Budget & ROI Insights

Typical expenses breakdown and potential value-add to your property investment.

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Aging in Place Planning

ADU designs that support mobility, safety, and multi-generational living.

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Avoid System Development Charges (SDCs)

Learn when garage conversions may qualify for reduced or waived SDCs, potentially saving you thousands in fees.

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Live Q&A Session

Get your specific questions answered by an experienced ADU specialist.

Perfect For You If You...

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Own a garage and want to go full ADU or multi-use space

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Want universal design, rental income, or aging-in-place solutions

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Need clear cost estimates, timeline, and permit guidance

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Prefer stepping through everything before committing

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Bonus PDF Guide

Garage-to-ADU Planning Starter Guide

– Free download for all registrants

Get your comprehensive planning checklist, cost estimation worksheets, and Portland-specific permit requirements guide delivered to your inbox immediately after registration.

Your starter guide includes:

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Pre-conversion feasibility checklist

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Cost estimation worksheets

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Portland permit requirements overview

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Design considerations template