ADUs & DADUs in Everett
The Svensen Timber Collection — productized, priced, ready.
Everett is the county seat and an economic engine — Boeing, the waterfront redevelopment, a growing core. That mix drives demand for townhomes, multifamily, and commercial buildouts, which is where Svensen’s cost control really shows.
Washington's ADU law changes turned the backyard into the most valuable square footage on many lots. Svensen builds detached (DADU) and attached (ADU) dwellings that add real, rentable, livable space — with the same timber craft as our custom homes.
To make the decision simple, we productized it. The Svensen Timber Collection is a set of fixed models with tiered pricing, so you know what you are getting and what it costs before the first drawing.
The Svensen Timber Collection
- Timber 800 — efficient one-bed / studio footprint
- Timber 1000 — one to two bedrooms, full kitchen
- Timber 1200 — two-plus bedrooms, premium finish
- Detached (DADU) and attached (ADU) configurations
- Permit and code navigation under current WA ADU law
- Site work, utility connections, and finish
The Everett ADU fee picture
Fees are where Everett differs most from its neighbours, and fees are what actually move an ADU budget. State law caps accessory dwelling unit impact fees at half of what the principal unit would pay, and Everett goes further than the cap requires on two of them.
That changes the arithmetic on a backyard build enough to be worth checking before you assume an ADU pencils out the same way it would one city over.
- Transportation impact fees
- Waived for accessory dwelling units under the city fee schedule.
- School impact fees
- Waived for accessory dwelling units under the city fee schedule.
- Statewide cap
- ADU impact fees may not exceed 50% of those charged on the principal unit.
- Owner occupancy
- Cannot be required for the principal unit or the ADU.
Source: MRSC — Accessory Dwelling Units, verified September 2026. Codes and fee schedules change. Confirm current requirements with the city before relying on this.
Because we mill and engineer in-house, a productized ADU does not mean a cheap one. The Timber Collection ships with real exposed timber that a typical modular or panelized ADU cannot offer at the price.
How the supply chain worksTiered, transparent pricing
Timber 800 / 1000 / 1200 are offered as priced tiers. Pick a model, confirm your site, and we give you a number — no mystery, no open-ended bid. (Current tier pricing available on request.)
From idea to backyard build
Pick a model
Choose the Timber 800, 1000, or 1200 based on your goals and lot.
Confirm the site
We assess setbacks, utilities, and access, and confirm your build is permittable.
Permit & prepare
We handle the ADU permit path and prep the site.
Build & finish
Your unit is built, connected, and finished to the Collection standard.
ADUs & DADUs in Everett: FAQ
Can I build an ADU or DADU in Everett?
In most cases, yes. Washington’s 2024–2025 ADU law changes (HB 1337) and Snohomish County’s Ordinance 25-014 expanded ADU rights, allowing up to two units on many lots. We confirm what your specific Everett lot allows during feasibility.
How much does an ADU cost in Everett?
Detached ADUs in the Puget Sound typically run roughly $250K–$450K all-in as of 2025. Our Svensen Timber Collection (Timber 800, 1000, 1200) is offered as fixed tiers so you get a clear Everett number up front instead of an open-ended bid.
How big can my ADU be in Everett?
Most Washington jurisdictions allow ADUs in the 800–1,200 sq ft range, which is exactly why our Timber Collection comes in 800, 1000, and 1200 — sized to the rules and ready for your Everett backyard.
What impact fees will I pay on an ADU in Everett?
Everett waives transportation and school impact fees on accessory dwelling units under its fee schedule. Statewide, ADU impact fees cannot exceed half of what the principal unit would be charged. Confirm the current schedule with the city before budgeting, since fee schedules are revisited regularly.
Is an ADU cheaper to build in Everett than in Edmonds?
On fees, generally yes. Everett waives two impact fees that Edmonds charges per unit, alongside sewer general facility charges. Construction cost is driven by the site and the design rather than the city line, but the fee difference between two cities twenty minutes apart is real money and worth checking early.
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