Vancouver, Washington / Clark County ADU anyone?

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Hello BP,

Blind shot in the dark but has anyone in Vancouver, WA. / Clark County gone through permit process for an ADU (auxiliary dwelling unit)?  If so, are you renting the ADU?  Thank you for your time.

- Joe

Matthew McNeil · Answer

https://www.cityofvancouver.us...

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@Marlon Paumier Rivero

I didn't.  I sold the property instead and loaned the cash for flips and make way more yield without doing any work.  Not sure what your long-term goals are but the cheapest and most profitable way I know of is buying a brand new RV with $0 down financing and hook it up to your rental utilities (check your city rules).  The RV payment would be $170 or more depending on the size.

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@Jim Galligan,

Nice job!  How much work did you put into the ADU (permitting, construction, time, etc..)?

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@Chad D. ,

I see agents post listings with misleading descriptions stating the potential for duplex or ADU.  I don't think they really know what that would entail or simply preying on ignorance.  On my first property I considered converting the detached garage and/or the basement to an ADU.  I did not due to permit requirements but mostly because I could not rent both out simultaneously.  I was seeing if anyone has creating a legal ADU and rented both out.  I know the county/city makes you sign a contract that you won't.  I think it is to clear their liability encase of a accident or death.  In that situation, I don't wont to be liable nor responsible myself.

Marlon P. · Answer

@Joe Mercer

Thanks for the advice.

Stay safe

Marlon P. · Answer

@Joe Mercer

Hi I just read your post about the ADU. I have a property in Shelton and I’m trying to do the same.

I rent out the house there and wish to build an ADU to Rent it out. Did you get the project done?

If so, how much did it cost you?

I’ve been thinking about the possibility of a Manufactured ADU. But some people advice a stick built one so you get more equity on the future.

Jim Galligan · Answer

We have a great ADU permitted in Vancouver that we rent for $900 per month plus utilities. We are also residents but when we sell we will pass the renter to the new resident.  It also has a separate entrance to our house via a sound proof fire door in case the new owner wants a mother in law suite.  Great concept but your right you cannot rent both legally.  Jim Galligan

Chad D. · Answer

Hi Joe,

I have a little experience in that I was trying to purchase a rental with an AUD unit on the site but learned I would not be able to legally rent it unless I lived in the primary house.  Are you planning on building a new one on your primary?  I know ADU units are much more common in Portland and the rules/permit process to be easier for rentals compared to Vancouver.  Let me state though I am not up to date on the cities rules for ADUs.  Curios to hear what you learn though.

Chad

Vancouver, Washington / Clark County ADU anyone?

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