ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ElkhartTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Elkhart, IN
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# of Properties
13,961
Owner-occupied
30%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$190,063
Median Lot Size
2.20 acres
Avg Income
$86,423
Residential Types:
13,961 housing units
Single Family
39%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
52%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
49,953 parcels · 20 districts
A-1
55%(27,585)
R-1
25%(12,499)
R-2
10%(5,214)
PUD
5%(2,527)
Other
4%(2,128)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Elkhart, IN?
Unincorporated Elkhart, 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
- –ADU must be smaller than the primary residence’s net floor area (habitable space)
- –Maximum net floor area of 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is less than the primary residence’s net floor area.
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (on lots ≥1 acre) in A-1, A-3, A-4, R-1, B-1; 1 principal dwelling + 1 ADU per lot in those same districts
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the primary dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-site only; in addition to primary dwelling/educational facility parking; may reduce by 1 space per bicycle space provided, but not below 50% of required; off-site parking not allowed
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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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