Accessory Dwelling Unit (adu)

[Dan Leaman]

Good morning investors, contractors, homeowners, banks, and code enforcement persons. I have a question about what can and cannot be done as far as adu's are concerned? I know there are limitations and certain zoning/lot size requirements have to be met. Anyone have experience with adding a detached prefabbed home to use as a dwelling. This is specific to a larger (.5 acre) lot in Tacoma/parkland/midland WA. Lot is on septic so I understand there may be some additional septic work. The one rule I am trying to figure out is the restriction on owner occupancy. The idea behind allowing for an ADU in part is to alleviate the rising cost of housing and or to offset the expense of health care for aging population. I get that and I think its a great Idea. I am trying to add value to my rental by adding another dwelling on my lot. It can certainly handle the addition. Interested to find out if anyone else in the tacoma midland parkland area has done this and with what success or lack there of. Mostly I am doing the numbers and seeing if this can work well for the immediate and future longterm value of my property. As always thank you in advance.