ADUs are allowed in PortageTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Portage, IN
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# of Properties
13,014
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$217,600
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$92,383
Residential Types:
13,014 housing units
Single Family
79%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
15,703 parcels · 26 districts
R2
61%(9,646)
R4
6%(903)
LI
5%(778)
M1
4%(660)
Other
24%(3,716)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Portage, IN?
Portage, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement
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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