ADU rules for Fort Dodge
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort Dodge, IA
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# of Properties
9,667
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$115,575
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$68,039
Residential Types:
9,667 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
11,529 parcels · 20 districts
4RS
31%(3,528)
6RS
30%(3,507)
2RM
10%(1,168)
3RM
8%(968)
Other
20%(2,358)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fort Dodge, IA?
Fort Dodge, 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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