ADU rules for Delaware City
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Delaware City, DE
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
880
Owner-occupied
27%
Zoning districts
10
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$86,583
Residential Types:
880 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
901 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
66%(597)
C-1
11%(95)
HPR
10%(93)
R-2
5%(49)
Other
7%(67)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Delaware City, DE?
Delaware City, DE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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ADU rules in other Delaware municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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