How to Finance Your ADU in Spokane

Compare rates, find local lenders, and discover local grants to fund your backyard cottage or garage conversion in 2026.

Financing Options Comparison

Loan TypeRateMax AmountProsCons
HELOC7.5% - 9.5%Up to 85% LTV
Flexible draws
Interest only period
Variable rates
Requires current equity
Cash-Out Refi6.5% - 7.5%Up to 80% LTV
Fixed rate
Single mortgage
Resets 30yr clock
High closing costs
Construction Loan7.0% - 9.0%Based on future value
Great for low equity
Large loan amounts
Complex draws
Higher rates initially
Home Equity InvestmentNo Monthly PmtUp to $300k
No monthly payments
Easy qualification
Give up future appreciation
Expensive long-term

Local Grants & Incentives in Spokane

City of Spokane Middle Housing Support Team

Free City of Spokane resource that helps homeowners confirm ADU feasibility, understand HB 1337 allowances (including up to two ADUs per lot with no owner-occupancy), and navigate permitting before hiring a builder. Contact MiddleHousing@spokanecity.org or (509) 625-6500.

Value: Free

Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)

Statewide down-payment assistance and affordable home financing offered through local partners such as Canopy in Spokane. Program terms change — verify current eligibility with a participating lender.

Value: Varies

HB 1337 Reduced ADU Impact Fees

Under Washington's HB 1337, Spokane caps ADU impact fees at 50% of the single-family rate and cannot require owner-occupancy — improving the financing math on ADU rentals. Confirm current fees with the City of Spokane.

Value: ~50% fee cap

Top ADU Lenders Operating in Spokane

STCU

Home Equity Loans & HELOCs for Spokane Homeowners
  • Rates: From ~6.74% APR (verify)
  • Max Loan: Subject to LTV

Numerica Credit Union

HELOC with Fixed-Rate Lock (up to 15 yrs)
  • Rates: Rates vary — verify
  • Max Loan: Subject to LTV

Washington Trust Bank

Construction & Home Equity Loans — Spokane's Hometown Bank
  • Rates: Call for current rate
  • Max Loan: Based on appraisal

Global Credit Union

HELOC with No Annual Fee
  • Rates: Rates vary — verify
  • Max Loan: Subject to LTV

Canopy Credit Union

Home Loans & WSHFC Partner Financing
  • Rates: Rates vary — verify
  • Max Loan: Subject to LTV

RenoFi

Renovation Loans Based on After-Renovation Value
  • Rates: From ~7.5%
  • Max Loan: $500,000

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