All About ADUs - Seattle

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Gain Seattle-Specific Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist’! Join us for a two-part (2 hours on 2 days) virtual course intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in the city of Seattle. Participants will gain critical information to help them to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential, as well as the opportunity to earn the ‘ADU Specialist’ professional accreditation. 

Increasing numbers of prospective home buyers and homeowners are interested in building an ADU on their property. Professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend can better serve their homeowner/developer clients by understanding site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs in their local area. 

This course is intended to help industry professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Seattle per land use and energy code updates and to provide insight into ADU regulations in the broader Seattle metro area. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible in Seattle, WA 
  • Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU 
  • Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs 
  • Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion) 
  • Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more) 
  • Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader Seattle, WA region 
  • Get answers to your ADU-specific questions 

Audience: 

  • Real Estate Professionals, Appraisers, Architects, Builders/Contractors, Developers 

Continuing Education: 

  • WA DOL (Real Estate): 4 CEs 
  • AIA LU/HSW: 4 CEs 
  • Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 4 CEs

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