ADU rules for Schererville
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Schererville, IN
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# of Properties
11,600
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$301,342
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$102,332
Residential Types:
11,600 housing units
Single Family
82%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
11%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
12,717 parcels · 17 districts
R-1
38%(4,895)
R-3
31%(3,926)
R-2
23%(2,937)
C-3
4%(470)
Other
4%(489)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Schererville, IN?
Schererville, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) require a Town permit for all units (including detached and internal ADUs).
- –Permit expires after 1 year, is non-transferable on sale, and may be revoked after three or more citations in a calendar year.
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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