ADUs are allowed in American FallsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for American Falls, ID
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# of Parcels
1,662
Zoning districts
5
Avg Parcel Value
$206,083
Median Parcel Size
0.22 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,661 parcels · 5 districts
RA
43%(717)
RB
39%(653)
HC
9%(146)
CC
5%(82)
Other
4%(63)
ADU Rules
What can you build in American Falls, ID?
American Falls, ID follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required for ADUs
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; off-street parking required citywide; CC district allows on-street parking; must be within 100 ft of the dwelling; no ADU-specific waivers/reductions found
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartment within a single-family dwelling must be maintained solely for family use; renting to non-family is prohibited (including short-term rentals).
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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