Backyard cottages (DADUs) provide opportunities for families, while increasing housing stock density and diversity. Continue reading for more information about Seattle's backyard cottage ordinance or contact us to find out if your lot is eligible for a backyard cottage..
A current view of Ben and January's magnolia backyard cottage. The drywall is up and the finish work is beginning. Landscaping should start any day now. Because of the steep site, limited area, and to protect a mature cedar tree on this ECA site, this backyard cottage was able to take advantage of the parking waiver. In most cases one additional parking space is required for a new backyard cottage.
