An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) can be built within your existing home or detached, like a cottage.

ADUs and DADUs are a way of increasing density which the area so desperately needs.

ADUs and DADUs can be utilized for long-term rentals, but they are also used for short-term rentals (such as AirBNB).

The rules for building ADUs and DADUs have just relaxed quite a bit in the City of Seattle, and in some neighborhoods, there may be even more opportunity to develop your property.

Before you jump in, there are many things to analyze – cost, your current zoning (as you don’t want to overdevelop if the highest and best use for your property is determined to be a multi-story apartment), potential income, and potential equity that your property will be worth after development.

Of course, you will also want to take a look at how your ADU/DADU will be managed once you are ready for a tenant. That is where Kaela & Co comes in!