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FEATURED · RULES Two ADUs on one lot: what Washington’s ADU law changed Size, height, parking and owner rules — the five changes that matter most to a homeowner, and the ones cities still control. Read →
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Can you sell an ADU separately as a condo in Washington? OWNERSHIPCan you sell an ADU separately as a condo in Washington?What the law allows, and the survey, declaration and lender steps that make it real. Pre-approved ADU plans: what they save, and what they don’t. PERMITSPre-approved ADU plans: what they save, and what they don’t.Faster structural review, same site work. Where the time actually goes. HELOC, cash-out refi or renovation loan: paying for an ADU. FINANCINGHELOC, cash-out refi or renovation loan: paying for an ADU.How each option handles construction draws, rates and future rent. Where the money goes in a detached ADU budget. COSTSWhere the money goes in a detached ADU budget.Construction, finishes, utilities, design and fees — line by line. Seattle vs. Bellevue: ADU rules side by side. RULESSeattle vs. Bellevue: ADU rules side by side.Same state floor, different setbacks, fees and permit paths. Long-term or short-term: renting an ADU in Puget Sound. RENTALSLong-term or short-term: renting an ADU in Puget Sound.Registration, taxes and the local limits on short-term stays. Garage conversion or new cottage: which costs less per foot? COSTSGarage conversion or new cottage: which costs less per foot?When reusing a structure saves money — and when it doesn’t. Side sewer basics for backyard cottages. PERMITSSide sewer basics for backyard cottages.Tie in or run new, and why the route across your lot matters.