ADU rules for Altoona
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Altoona, IA
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# of Properties
7,190
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$295,376
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$93,672
Residential Types:
7,190 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
9,161 parcels · 18 districts
R-5
49%(4,446)
R-2
26%(2,345)
R-1
12%(1,073)
C-2
3%(307)
Other
11%(990)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Altoona, IA?
Altoona, 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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ADU rules in other Iowa municipalities
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