ADUs are allowed in JeffersonvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jeffersonville, IN
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# of Properties
3,192
Owner-occupied
14%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$219,337
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$69,454
Residential Types:
3,192 housing units
Single Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
93%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
24,759 parcels · 32 districts
R1
32%(7,953)
R2
25%(6,198)
R3
11%(2,680)
R4
7%(1,780)
Other
25%(6,148)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jeffersonville, IN?
Jeffersonville, IN 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory dwelling unit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 800 sq ft (garage area excluded from this max)
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel (attached or detached)
Parking
- –0 for ADUs in R4; otherwise 1 space/ADU; CD/CN districts cap at 25% over minimum; drive rules: street access -> use existing driveway; alley -> may have its own driveway from the alley.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a city permit; non-owner-occupied STRs in Downtown & Adjacent Neighborhoods require a Special Exception; permits expire annually and are not transferable.
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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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