ADUs are allowed in BentonvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bentonville, AR
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# of Properties
17,422
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$92,707
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$129,593
Residential Types:
17,422 housing units
Single Family
90%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
21,038 parcels · 27 districts
R-1
66%(13,895)
PRD
5%(1,037)
R-2
5%(978)
C-2
4%(924)
Other
20%(4,204)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bentonville, AR?
Bentonville, AR follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the primary structure’s total square footage; no cap if the lot is over two acres.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (attached or detached)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or ADU.
Parking
- –0 spaces required; up to 1 paved off-street space optional; applies in all zoning districts
Rental Restrictions
- –Owner-occupied unit cannot be rented; ADU not rentable to others (caretaker use only).
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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