ADU rules for Middletown
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Middletown, DE
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# of Properties
9,914
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
16
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$130,687
Residential Types:
9,914 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,094 parcels · 16 districts
R-3
46%(4,625)
R-2
20%(1,969)
R-1A
16%(1,582)
R-1B
11%(1,077)
Other
8%(841)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Middletown, DE?
Middletown, 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
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