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Everett Launches Pre-Approved ADU Designs

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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The City of Everett has launched a gallery of pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designs to make it faster and more affordable for homeowners to add housing on their property.

The program includes three initial ADU designs: The Rose I (820 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1. 5 bathrooms), The Schooner (1,000 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), and The Si (999 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2. 5 bathrooms). Homeowners can license these designs for about $1,500 to reduce design costs and streamline permitting.

City officials said the pre-approved plans will help shorten construction timelines and reduce workloads for the permitting department. Council Vice President Paula Rhyne stated the program offers predictable, high-quality options for multi-generational living and first-time homeownership.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://everettwa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx

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The City of Everett has launched a gallery of pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designs.“The City of Everett is launching a new gallery of pre-approved accessory dwelling units (ADU), making it faster, simpler and more affordable for homeowners to add housing on their property.”
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The program includes three initial ADU designs: The Rose I (820 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms), The Schooner (1,000 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), and The Si (999 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms).“The City’s new pre-approved plan library will initially include three ADU designs: The Rose I – 820 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms (Plutus Development)The Schooner – 1,000 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (Fivedot Architects)The Si – 999 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms (Drift Interiors & Architecture)”
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Homeowners can license these designs for about $1,500 to reduce design costs and streamline permitting.“The designs are available for a licensing fee of approximately $1,500, helping homeowners reduce design costs, shorten timelines and navigate the permitting process more efficiently.”
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City officials said the pre-approved plans will help shorten construction timelines and reduce workloads for the permitting department.This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“The designs are available for a licensing fee of approximately $1,500, helping homeowners reduce design costs, shorten timelines and navigate the permitting process more efficiently.”
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Council Vice President Paula Rhyne stated the program offers predictable, high-quality options for multi-generational living and first-time homeownership.“Pre-approved plans are a great option for families to add a unit on their lot for multi-generational living or for first time homebuyers to have opportunities for homeownership right here in Everett.”