Cottage's ADU Impact Report Finds Seattle Demand Outpaces Any California Market

As it expands its ADU platform to Seattle, Cottage's latest market report reveals an acceleration of ADU demand, higher on a per capita basis than any California metro.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cottage, the fastest-growing company in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) space, today announced its expansion to Seattle with the release of its latest ADU Impact Report. Having delivered over 100 custom ADUs through its hassle-free, end-to-end process, Cottage brings its proven model to the greater Seattle area amidst a major housing shortage and skyrocketing demand for ADUs and DADUs, also commonly referred to as granny flats, in-law units, backyard homes, or guest cottages.

In its latest ADU Impact Report, Cottage highlights how Seattle's ADU boom outpaces growth anywhere in California. With a 25% year-over-year increase in ADU permit applications in 2022, Seattle metro had more than 2x the permits submitted per capita than San Diego and the Bay Area, and 72% more than Los Angeles. However, there is a significant gap in the number of projects that start the ADU permitting process and those that complete construction. Leveraging its streamlined solution for custom ADUs, Cottage sees the opportunity to help more Seattle homeowners complete their ADU project – thus adding much-needed housing for the region.

"We're thrilled to expand to Seattle, where we've seen an uptick in ADU demand," said Alex Czarnecki, the Founder & CEO of Cottage. "Seattle homeowners have long seen the benefits of ADUs for making room for family or generating rental income, and new regulatory changes provide a smart framework for ADU development. Cottage is eager to help meet this skyrocketing demand by making it easier and faster than ever for homeowners to complete their custom ADU project."

Homeowners that take on a one-off ADU project themselves are often faced with numerous surprises, mounting costs, and long delays due to the complex nature of navigating design, permitting and construction with dozens of stakeholders. Cottage's platform unites homeowners and contractors, guiding homeowners from idea to move-in-ready ADU and allowing homeowners to enjoy the creative parts of the project without the hassle and stress.

About Cottage

Since its launch in 2020, Cottage has quickly become the go-to custom Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) platform, delivering hundreds of ADUs across the West Coast. Made up of architects, builders, and technologists, Cottage leverages its expertise in every step of the design and build process to deliver ADUs faster and more transparently, while simultaneously maintaining the highest standards for customization and quality. In April 2022, the company announced its $15M Series A funding round led by VC firm Fifth Wall. For more information about Cottage and its custom ADU platform, please visit www.cotta.ge/.

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