ADUs are allowed in ValparaisoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Valparaiso, IN
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# of Properties
9,707
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$322,616
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$83,640
Residential Types:
9,707 housing units
Single Family
87%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
11,714 parcels · 22 districts
GR
25%(2,910)
SR
23%(2,739)
NC-60
20%(2,362)
PUD
7%(848)
Other
24%(2,855)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Valparaiso, IN?
Valparaiso, 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
- –Maximum size of 20% of the principal dwelling’s total residential floor area.
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an ancillary unit integrated into the principal building in a Traditional Neighborhood Development on Large lots.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 20% of the total residential floor area
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 800 sq ft in Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) districts
Parking
- –1 off-street space per ADU in TND; no separate ADU minimum outside TND; on-street/public lot credits may reduce ADU parking in CBD/CP/CA districts
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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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