seattle backyard cottage blog

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..

Wednesday, July 31

DADU open house - August 8th

 11040 1st Ave NW - Thursday August 8th from 5-7 pm

Broadview Backyard Cottage

The new DADU code changes go into effect on August 8th.  To celebrate join us for a tour of one of our recently completed backyard cottages. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is nearing completion and it is for rent. Ownership of this cottage will ultimately be segregated from the primary residence using a condo agreement.

Entrance to the cottage is from the alley between 1st Ave NW and Palatine Ave N.

Sunday, July 14

2447 5th Ave W - open house today from noon to 4:00 pm



Queen Anne backyard cottage

Considering building a backyard cottage? You can try living in one before you build.  This newly completed 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath backyard cottage is located on the top of Queen Anne Hill. The owner is hosting an open house for prospective tenants today from noon to 4:00 pm.  If you want try living in a cottage but would like a shorter commitment, there are many cottages available as short term rentals including the Eastlake Cottage at 2352 Franklin Ave E and Wren's Cottage at 2603 19th Ave S.

Monday, July 1

city council to vote on DADU rule change today


Seattle city council is scheduled to vote at their 2:00 pm meeting today on a host of measures meant to increase the number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs). The proposed code changes and amendments will be voted on individually.  Given the makeup of the city council and support from the Mayor, all of the measures in favor of increasing the number of ADUs and DADUs are likely to pass. Once they pass implementation will take place some time between August and November of this year.