ADU rules for East Chicago
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Chicago, IN
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# of Properties
6,801
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$100,709
Median Lot Size
0.10 acres
Avg Income
$50,665
Residential Types:
6,801 housing units
Single Family
65%
2-3 Family
21%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
9,203 parcels · 17 districts
R1A
32%(2,920)
R2
23%(2,076)
R4
13%(1,166)
R1
8%(730)
Other
25%(2,311)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Chicago, IN?
East Chicago, IN 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement applies.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking min/max; general off-street standards apply (e.g., 1 space per SFD/2-family; multi-family per schedule); BZA may permit off-site spaces within 300 ft.
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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