ADU rules for Council Bluffs
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Council Bluffs, IA
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# of Properties
10,631
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$226,957
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$72,373
Residential Types:
10,631 housing units
Single Family
96%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
24,584 parcels · 23 districts
R-1
40%(9,765)
R-2
29%(7,019)
R-3
18%(4,424)
C-2
3%(708)
Other
11%(2,668)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Council Bluffs, IA?
Council Bluffs, 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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