ADU & DADU Permit Costs in Seattle, by Neighborhood

What accessory dwelling units really cost to permit across Seattle, pulled from real City of Seattle SDCI permit records. Pick a neighborhood for its cost breakdown, plan-review timeline, and recent projects.

Figures are permit-valuation basis (what applicants reported to the City), which typically understates true retail cost. For fees and whether your project needs a permit, see our Seattle permit cost guide.

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Capitol Hill
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Downtown Seattle
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Fremont
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Ballard
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Pioneer Square
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Waterfront
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South Lake Union
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Queen Anne
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U-District
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Beacon Hill
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West Seattle
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Magnolia
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Rainier Valley
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