ADU rules for Burlington
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Burlington, IA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
11,374
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$115,031
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$60,766
Residential Types:
11,374 housing units
Single Family
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
13,016 parcels · 20 districts
R2
46%(6,045)
R3
15%(1,988)
R4
14%(1,831)
R1
14%(1,759)
Other
11%(1,393)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Burlington, IA?
Burlington, IA 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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