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ADUs are allowed in Fort Wayne
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort Wayne, IN

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# of Properties
11,694
Owner-occupied
13%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$348,059
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$58,770
Residential Types:
11,694 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
90%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
107,855 parcels · 21 districts
R1
60%(64,855)
RP
12%(12,911)
R2
9%(9,542)
R3
7%(7,676)
Other
12%(12,871)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Fort Wayne, IN?

Fort Wayne, IN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum internal in-home apartment size is 700 sq ft of gross floor area

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum size of 700 sq ft of gross floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit.

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per property

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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ADU rules in other Indiana municipalities

Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.

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