Does an existing garage automatically qualify for conversion?
No. The structure, proposed use, site, and applicable requirements need review. An existing building alone does not establish that a dwelling conversion is feasible.
ADUs & conversions
Make room for independent living on your property.
- Detached ADUs
- Attached living spaces
- Existing-space conversions
Project spotlight
A backyard house converted into an ADU Seattle
- The starting point
- An older detached house stood at the rear of the property, with a weathered exterior and overgrown approach.
- The work
- We converted the existing backyard house into an ADU and refreshed the entry and outdoor approach.
- The result
- The result is a separate backyard dwelling with a defined entry, a finished path, and landscaped surroundings.
ADUs & conversions: common questions
Where should an ADU discussion start?
With the property address, current building information, intended use, and any drawings or surveys already available.
Should I consider a conversion or a detached ADU?
Compare the existing structure, access, utilities, privacy, and the intended use. The applicable jurisdiction must confirm what is permitted for the specific property.
