ADUs are allowed in WheelingTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wheeling, IL
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# of Properties
12,033
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$33,108
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$88,432
Residential Types:
12,033 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
13,548 parcels · 19 districts
R-4
55%(7,517)
R-3
15%(2,011)
R-3A
14%(1,918)
B-3
3%(403)
Other
13%(1,699)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wheeling, IL?
Wheeling, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Max Units
- –Detached ADUs: 0 per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement applies.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; accessory structures cannot be used for residential purposes. Internal/attached ADU cannot be rented in R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, or R-3A single-family districts (two-family not permitted).
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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