Seattle is killing off DADUs unless you have an alley!
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Seattle is killing off DADUs unless you have an alley!
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
I voted for DADUs, everyone
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I voted for DADUs, everyone
Good news, Seattle City Council isn't killing DADUs after all.
fix is in the council staffs proposed substitute bill seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Good news, Seattle City Council isn't killing DADUs after all.
DADUs on nonconforming lots passes unanimously on third reading!
Thank you to the young, growing family that brought this to my attention.
Thank you to the young, growing family that brought this to my attention.
April 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
DADUs on nonconforming lots passes unanimously on third reading!
Thank you to the young, growing family that brought this to my attention.
Thank you to the young, growing family that brought this to my attention.
The City of Issaquah just notched another housing reform in its belt for 2026, illustrating how fast a council and a mayor aligned on the issue can move. Tonight's approved bill allows for self-certification of DADUs - making Issaquah the first city in the state to implement HB 1353.
July 21, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The City of Issaquah just notched another housing reform in its belt for 2026, illustrating how fast a council and a mayor aligned on the issue can move. Tonight's approved bill allows for self-certification of DADUs - making Issaquah the first city in the state to implement HB 1353.
DADUs are a thing, yes, but cottage housing is total fantasy in Seattle. Minimum lot size is basically an acre.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
DADUs are a thing, yes, but cottage housing is total fantasy in Seattle. Minimum lot size is basically an acre.
Pretty sure orcas, being pod mammals that live in intergenerational groups would support mother-in-law dadus.
The fight over the alleged impact of building more housing in Seattle on Southern Resident Killer Whales is still chugging along, with a big push this week to get the city to stop fighting an appeal at the state court of appeals.
But the Comp Plan is passed - the appeal IS moot!
But the Comp Plan is passed - the appeal IS moot!
January 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Pretty sure orcas, being pod mammals that live in intergenerational groups would support mother-in-law dadus.
2/4) the three pack SFR+ADU+DADUs are a perfect example of less expensive housing being produced by the market. While yes, they are more expensive than the run-down house that got demolished and the sale prices seem nuts, but ADUs and DADUs are the least expensive ownership option in Seattle.
December 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM
2/4) the three pack SFR+ADU+DADUs are a perfect example of less expensive housing being produced by the market. While yes, they are more expensive than the run-down house that got demolished and the sale prices seem nuts, but ADUs and DADUs are the least expensive ownership option in Seattle.
Excited about the three new families that get to live in my neighborhood thanks to ADUs and DADUs.
May 19, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Excited about the three new families that get to live in my neighborhood thanks to ADUs and DADUs.
here are some of the permutations i'm looking at for 5k sf lots...
lot coverage: 2000-2,500 sf (40-50%)
Max FAR: 1.2
A and B: semi-detached 4-6 plex PABs
C: 4-6plex PABs set to front/sides
D: 4-plex at front/side lot. 2 DADUs on alley.
E. 3 rowhomes + 2 DADUs
F & G: 4-6plex w/ mayor's setbacks
lot coverage: 2000-2,500 sf (40-50%)
Max FAR: 1.2
A and B: semi-detached 4-6 plex PABs
C: 4-6plex PABs set to front/sides
D: 4-plex at front/side lot. 2 DADUs on alley.
E. 3 rowhomes + 2 DADUs
F & G: 4-6plex w/ mayor's setbacks
February 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
here are some of the permutations i'm looking at for 5k sf lots...
lot coverage: 2000-2,500 sf (40-50%)
Max FAR: 1.2
A and B: semi-detached 4-6 plex PABs
C: 4-6plex PABs set to front/sides
D: 4-plex at front/side lot. 2 DADUs on alley.
E. 3 rowhomes + 2 DADUs
F & G: 4-6plex w/ mayor's setbacks
lot coverage: 2000-2,500 sf (40-50%)
Max FAR: 1.2
A and B: semi-detached 4-6 plex PABs
C: 4-6plex PABs set to front/sides
D: 4-plex at front/side lot. 2 DADUs on alley.
E. 3 rowhomes + 2 DADUs
F & G: 4-6plex w/ mayor's setbacks
for what is worth, within 100yds of my house, there are at least 13 new ADUs and DADUs, and I feel like I can be pretty satisfied that the advocacy work I did from 2009-19 helped build these new homes.
September 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
for what is worth, within 100yds of my house, there are at least 13 new ADUs and DADUs, and I feel like I can be pretty satisfied that the advocacy work I did from 2009-19 helped build these new homes.
. @sandrafornash.bsky.social explicitly speaking for the renters/young people/multigenerational households that couldn’t come support a bill that would help them by legalizing more DADUs
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
. @sandrafornash.bsky.social explicitly speaking for the renters/young people/multigenerational households that couldn’t come support a bill that would help them by legalizing more DADUs
Kevés szürreálisabb élményben volt részem, mint az ovis szülők-nevelők bálja:
- ovis kis széken, menzás tányérból esszük a rozé kacsamellet😬
- ittas szülők, partikázó óvónénik🫠
- dadus néni keverte nekem az aperolt ✨️✨️✨️👌
- tombolán megnyertem a fődíjat 🥳
Természetesen jövőre is megyünk.
- ovis kis széken, menzás tányérból esszük a rozé kacsamellet😬
- ittas szülők, partikázó óvónénik🫠
- dadus néni keverte nekem az aperolt ✨️✨️✨️👌
- tombolán megnyertem a fődíjat 🥳
Természetesen jövőre is megyünk.
March 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Kevés szürreálisabb élményben volt részem, mint az ovis szülők-nevelők bálja:
- ovis kis széken, menzás tányérból esszük a rozé kacsamellet😬
- ittas szülők, partikázó óvónénik🫠
- dadus néni keverte nekem az aperolt ✨️✨️✨️👌
- tombolán megnyertem a fődíjat 🥳
Természetesen jövőre is megyünk.
- ovis kis széken, menzás tányérból esszük a rozé kacsamellet😬
- ittas szülők, partikázó óvónénik🫠
- dadus néni keverte nekem az aperolt ✨️✨️✨️👌
- tombolán megnyertem a fődíjat 🥳
Természetesen jövőre is megyünk.
Catus is home.
Catus is cuddly
Catus dadus is exhaustedus
Catus is cuddly
Catus dadus is exhaustedus
April 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Catus is home.
Catus is cuddly
Catus dadus is exhaustedus
Catus is cuddly
Catus dadus is exhaustedus
A nuance we didn't have space to dive into:
~40% of new units in Belmont-Hillsboro since 2010 are detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs).
Most DADUs are used as bonus space, guest suites, etc. rather than rented on the open market.
The number of "true" housing units is down ~100 since 2010.
~40% of new units in Belmont-Hillsboro since 2010 are detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs).
Most DADUs are used as bonus space, guest suites, etc. rather than rented on the open market.
The number of "true" housing units is down ~100 since 2010.
April 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A nuance we didn't have space to dive into:
~40% of new units in Belmont-Hillsboro since 2010 are detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs).
Most DADUs are used as bonus space, guest suites, etc. rather than rented on the open market.
The number of "true" housing units is down ~100 since 2010.
~40% of new units in Belmont-Hillsboro since 2010 are detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs).
Most DADUs are used as bonus space, guest suites, etc. rather than rented on the open market.
The number of "true" housing units is down ~100 since 2010.
Meanwhile at the Everett City Council, holding a hearing tonight on its Comp Plan: a commenter is complaining about the construction of two DADUs in her neighborhood.
"It will be impossible to be thought of as a desirable place to live with these oddball structures causing high-density problems."
"It will be impossible to be thought of as a desirable place to live with these oddball structures causing high-density problems."
April 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Meanwhile at the Everett City Council, holding a hearing tonight on its Comp Plan: a commenter is complaining about the construction of two DADUs in her neighborhood.
"It will be impossible to be thought of as a desirable place to live with these oddball structures causing high-density problems."
"It will be impossible to be thought of as a desirable place to live with these oddball structures causing high-density problems."
“The new law is intended to significantly reduce permit timelines for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) as city leaders advance a broad program intended to open the door to quicker housing production in Issaquah.”
Issaquah is the first city to take advantage of a 2025 state law allowing cities to create a pathway for licensed architects to sign off on their own building plans.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/issaquah-lea...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/issaquah-lea...
Issaquah Leads State With Program to Self-Certify Backyard Cottage Plans
The Eastside city is the first to take advantage of a 2025 state law allowing cities to create a pathway for licensed architects to sign off on their own building plans. The program is intended to cut...
www.theurbanist.org
July 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
“The new law is intended to significantly reduce permit timelines for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) as city leaders advance a broad program intended to open the door to quicker housing production in Issaquah.”
A dadus nénis aperol a felnőttek ovis teája? 😁
March 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A dadus nénis aperol a felnőttek ovis teája? 😁
DADUs are generally super fun to design. This 1000sf split level design features a big porch, vaulted living and bedroom spaces, plus a garage.
October 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
DADUs are generally super fun to design. This 1000sf split level design features a big porch, vaulted living and bedroom spaces, plus a garage.
some interesting stuff here.
i'll first note that the condos in the 2020-2024 section aren't condos in the traditional sense (units in a multifamily building) - but rather condo-ized ADUs and DADUs.
i'll first note that the condos in the 2020-2024 section aren't condos in the traditional sense (units in a multifamily building) - but rather condo-ized ADUs and DADUs.
July 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
some interesting stuff here.
i'll first note that the condos in the 2020-2024 section aren't condos in the traditional sense (units in a multifamily building) - but rather condo-ized ADUs and DADUs.
i'll first note that the condos in the 2020-2024 section aren't condos in the traditional sense (units in a multifamily building) - but rather condo-ized ADUs and DADUs.
tierlist oficial nozes feat dadus canabravagirl
September 29, 2024 at 3:00 AM
tierlist oficial nozes feat dadus canabravagirl
If you are interested in DADUs, ie backyard cottages, check out our custom work here: www.castarchitecture.com/backyard-cot...
or our stock plans here:
www.castcottages.com
or our stock plans here:
www.castcottages.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM
If you are interested in DADUs, ie backyard cottages, check out our custom work here: www.castarchitecture.com/backyard-cot...
or our stock plans here:
www.castcottages.com
or our stock plans here:
www.castcottages.com
I just heard the same, that this provision will get fixed before it kills off DADUs
Hearing this is getting cleaned up when the council passes the final version of updated neighborhood residential zoning on December 16.
Seattle is killing off DADUs unless you have an alley!
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
Being able to build in the rear yard was how DADUs were possible. If you need a 15 foot setback most DADUs will not work!!!
Need a fix before the one seattle plan vote!
@alexis4seattle.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I just heard the same, that this provision will get fixed before it kills off DADUs
I do not care that homeowners are concerned about 2 bedroom DADUs. My god.
December 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I do not care that homeowners are concerned about 2 bedroom DADUs. My god.
49. pre-approved DADUs are a gimmick.
at best it's a handshake to connect an owner and an architect/builder.
at best it's a handshake to connect an owner and an architect/builder.
July 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
49. pre-approved DADUs are a gimmick.
at best it's a handshake to connect an owner and an architect/builder.
at best it's a handshake to connect an owner and an architect/builder.