Build Your ADU in King County. Done-For-You, Permit to Keys.
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Free Feasibility Study
The fastest way to get our team out to your property. Submit this and Loren, our permit specialist, gets your details by text instantly — he'll reach out the same day to schedule a walkthrough. Full GIS + 2026 land use analysis lands in your inbox within 48 hours.
3 Simple Steps to Your ADU
Free Feasibility Study
Seattle GIS Analysis. Is your lot eligible?
Full Permit Package
Land use + building permits. We handle everything.
Letter of Intent + Build
Architect, permits, builder — all in one.
FREE FEASIBILITY STUDY · FREE PERMITS WHEN WE BUILD
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ADU Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know before building an ADU in Seattle and King County.
ADU Cost Breakdown
How much does an ADU cost in King County? Complete 2026 pricing by type.
EssentialADU Laws & Regulations
Seattle and King County ADU rules, setbacks, and size limits.
Start HereCan I Build an ADU?
Quick eligibility checklist based on your lot, zoning, and property type.
FinanceADU Financing Options
HELOCs, construction loans, and ADU-specific financing for WA homeowners.
PlanningConstruction Timeline
Month-by-month breakdown from design to move-in for King County projects.
InvestmentIs an ADU Worth It?
ROI analysis, rental income projections, and property value impact.
NewBest Neighborhoods for ADU
All 28 Seattle neighborhoods ranked by rental yield, vacancy rate, and permit speed.
PermitsPermitting Guide
Land use permits, building permits, and Seattle DCI timelines explained.
TaxADU & Property Taxes
How adding an ADU affects your King County property tax assessment.
2026 King County ADU Laws
Everything you need to know about the new regulations and opportunities.
2025 Washington State ADU Law Changes (HB 1337)
Major statewide deregulation for easier building.
- Right to Build: All Washington cities/counties must allow ADUs by right.
- No Owner Occupancy: Owner-occupancy requirements eliminated statewide. You can rent both units.
- Reduced Setbacks: Setbacks reduced to 5ft in many cases to fit more lots.
- Impact Fees: Limitations on impact fees for ADUs under 1,000 sqft.
Meet Your Team
You don't get handed off. You get a team.
Loren
Permitting Specialist
"Our permit specialist navigates Seattle DCI and King County DPER permitting. Every submission is managed, every follow-up handled, keeping your project moving through the approval pipeline without delays."
Carlos
Builder & Architect Liaison
"Carlos coordinates your architectural drawings, structural engineering, and build execution. One point of contact from design through final inspection."
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
47 ADU projects in Seattle and King County. Here's what homeowners say about working with our team.
“We were nervous about the $520K budget but Loren walked us through every line item before we signed anything. Permit came back in 7 weeks — faster than neighbors who used a different contractor — and we're now renting our Ballard DADU for $2,800/month. ROI is real.”
Sarah M.
Ballard
“Our Capitol Hill lot is only 4,500 sq ft and we assumed a DADU was out of the question. The team found a rear-yard setback solution that fit a 680 sq ft unit without touching our existing garage. We had no idea SMC 23.44.041 gave us that flexibility.”
Derek & Priya T.
Capitol Hill
“We converted our detached garage in Phinney Ridge into a 550 sq ft ADU for my mother-in-law. The existing slab needed zero modification — they handled the structural engineering in-house. Total cost came in at $185K, which was $30K under the estimate we got from another builder.”
James K.
Phinney Ridge
“Permitting in Seattle scared us away from starting for two years. Carlos and Loren handled every submission and every DCI comment — we never once had to call the city. Project went from signed contract to certificate of occupancy in 11 months.”
Michelle O.
Greenwood
“We have a 6,200 sq ft lot in Rainier Beach and they designed a 780 sq ft DADU that's energy-code compliant and already pre-approved under Seattle's ADU fast-track program. Framing started three weeks after permit issuance. Extremely organized process.”
Andre & Kameko W.
Rainier Beach
“I was quoted $90K just for architectural drawings by another firm before I found Seattle ADU Builders. Their in-house design-build model cut that overhead completely. Our Wallingford basement conversion came in on budget and the tenant moved in ahead of schedule.”
Caitlin F.
Wallingford
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Seattle, WA · Serving all of King County — Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Shoreline & beyond