Spokane Valley, WA · Spokane County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking city review of an accessory dwelling unit, with required plans, project details, and an owner-occupancy affidavit.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this four-page application to request city review of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit. It asks for property and applicant information, an ADU floor plan, a site plan, and a description of the design. The owner-occupancy affidavit states that the owner occupies or will occupy one of the dwelling units as a principal and permanent residence. The city reviews the proposal and may require additional plans or information before processing.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking approval to establish an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit at a Spokane Valley property need this application.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the four-page Accessory Dwelling Unit Application from the City of Spokane Valley.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, applicant, and project details, and gather the required fee, floor plan, and site plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the Part V Affidavit of Ownership.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spokane Valley. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the accessory dwelling unit application?
- Complete the application, include the required fee, labeled ADU floor plan, and site plan, then submit the materials to the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes a jurat for the Part V Affidavit of Ownership. The owner signing that affidavit must swear or affirm its statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the owner affidavit online?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a completed application, application fee, ADU floor plan with labeled rooms, and site plan showing required parking, parcel boundaries, structures, and the ADU entrance.