ADUs are allowed in MishawakaTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Mishawaka, IN
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# of Properties
2,253
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$3,548
Median Lot Size
0.31 acres
Avg Income
$63,528
Residential Types:
2,253 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
79%
Other
13%
Zoning Districts:
17,571 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
66%(11,638)
S-2
14%(2,536)
C-1
4%(716)
C-3
3%(489)
Other
12%(2,192)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Mishawaka, IN?
Mishawaka, 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.
Parking
- –No ADU parking requirements; ADUs not permitted under Mishawaka Zoning (No accessory building shall be used for living purposes).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; internal/attached ADU cannot be rented as a separate 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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