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Seattle's Housing Choices

Backyard CottagesThe Planning Commission has long advocated for increasing affordable housing and providing more housing choices, and supports the current proposal to allow property owners in throughout Seattle to build backyard cottages. The Commission worked closely with DPD to develop a Technical Guide for those who wish to build a backyard cottage.

The Guide was created to offer advice and practical information on building backyard cottages that compliments existing neighborhood character. Click here to view or download the guide.

Publications and information available:

DPD Backyard Cottages Homepage

DPD Alternative Housing Choices Homepage

Commission supports proposed legislation allowing detached accessory dwelling units in southeast Seattle (PDF)

Full Report (PDF)

Executive Summary of Full Report (PDF)

Video of Planning Commission's 8/4 briefing to City Council

Commission supports proposed legislation allowing detached accessory dwelling units in southeast Seattle - (PDF)
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