ADU Permits in City of Federal Way
Verified rules for detached (DADU), attached (AADU), and junior (JADU) accessory dwelling units in City of Federal Way, King County. HB 1337 conformant.
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Choose an ADU type for your parcel
All three are permitted in City of Federal Way under HB 1337. Pick the one that fits your goals and lot constraints; the per-parcel canvas verifies it against your specific zoning.
DADU — Detached
Backyard cottage with its own foundation and roof. Most flexibility on layout.
AADU — Attached
Basement, garage, or addition conversion inside the primary residence footprint.
Standard Plan
City of Federal Way does not have a pre-approved DADU program. Detached ADUs go through custom review.
City of Federal Way permit-process facts
ADU permit fees
Fee schedule not yet aggregated. Check the City of Federal Way fee schedule directly.
Fee scheduleReview timeline
Typical: 30–120 business days
HB 1337 conformance
City of Federal Way permits at least two ADUs per single-family lot, with no owner-occupancy requirement and parking limits that respect the HB 1337 ceilings.
Rules above are aggregated from City of Federal Way’s permit-rules table; per-parcel facts (your specific setbacks, easements, ECA buffers) are pulled live on the parcel page. Primary source: https://www.federalwaywa.gov/cd. Last verified 2026-04-26.