ADUs are allowed in HammondTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hammond, IN
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# of Properties
25,409
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$133,675
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$62,856
Residential Types:
25,409 housing units
Single Family
87%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
29,233 parcels · 17 districts
R-1U
47%(13,840)
R-1
39%(11,467)
C-4
4%(1,063)
I-2
2%(641)
Other
8%(2,222)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hammond, IN?
Hammond, IN 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 addressed in the local bylaw
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Internal accessory dwelling units are not permitted; maximum area is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (prohibited)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU prohibited; cannot be created or rented; Internal/attached ADU not permitted as a separate rentable unit
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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