ADU rules for Unincorporated Dubuque
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Dubuque, IA
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# of Properties
6,183
Owner-occupied
92%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$353,628
Median Lot Size
1.04 acres
Avg Income
$104,126
Residential Types:
6,183 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
70 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
44%(31)
NZ
37%(26)
R-2
7%(5)
R
3%(2)
Other
9%(6)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Dubuque, IA?
Unincorporated Dubuque, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; minimum lease term: monthly or longer.
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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