Backyard Box Blog

Seattle grants amnesty to legalize existing backyard cottages

Part of the new backyard cottage regulations for the city of Seattle, which allow for the permit and construction of detached ADUs, also provide a way for existing unauthorized ADUs to be legalized.  Homeowners have until June 30th to apply for a permit, and thru the end of 2010 to complete inspections.  For more information about Seattle’s new backyard cottage or DADU program, see the city information packet, DPD Client Assistance Memo 116B.

Backyard Box offers several designs that work for many different lot types throughout the Seattle area.  Contact us if you are interested in learning more.  We can also help you legalize an existing unauthorized ADU.