ADU Survey

Thank you for completing this short survey! Kent has allowed homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since 1995. An ADU is a smaller, secondary unit on the same lot as a single-family home. An ADU contains the facilities needed for living independently, including a kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. An ADU can be attached to a single-family home, above a garage, or fully detached from the primary home.

The City is updating the requirements for ADUs based on feedback we received during the Kent Housing Options Plan (KHOP). We heard in KHOP that most respondents would be willing to have more ADUs in their neighborhood and would like to see ADUs used as a strategy to address housing shortages. When we interviewed residents who have built ADUs in Kent in fall of 2022, we learned that Kent’s strict limits on height, size, and parking limits that can make it impossible to fit an ADU on most properties.  

We want to get it right, so please take this survey to tell us more about how ADUs can best serve Kent. To learn more, visit our website here.