ADU rules for Elmwood Park
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Elmwood Park, IL
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# of Properties
7,969
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$33,183
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$94,685
Residential Types:
7,969 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
99%
Zoning Districts:
8,441 parcels · 11 districts
R-1
33%(2,769)
R-2
21%(1,798)
R-4
12%(1,024)
R-1B
12%(1,003)
Other
22%(1,847)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Elmwood Park, IL?
Elmwood Park, IL 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 (<30 days) prohibited in all residential districts; applies to detached ADU and internal/attached ADUs.
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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