ADUs are allowed in Fort SmithTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort Smith, AR
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# of Properties
30,262
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
57
Avg Home Value
$126,207
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$62,940
Residential Types:
30,262 housing units
Residential Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
36,504 parcels · 57 districts
RM-3
34%(12,302)
RSD-2
13%(4,705)
RS-3
10%(3,622)
RSD-3
6%(2,298)
Other
37%(13,577)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fort Smith, AR?
Fort Smith, 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
Parking
- –Garrison: 0; other areas: 1 per ADU; citywide, single-family/duplex driveways may satisfy spaces and shared/remote parking is allowed.
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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