ADU rules for Lafayette
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lafayette, IN
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# of Properties
5,934
Owner-occupied
18%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$687,691
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$53,591
Residential Types:
6,085 housing units
Single Family
2%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
94%
Zoning Districts:
31,736 parcels · 27 districts
R1B
35%(11,262)
R1
11%(3,381)
R1U
10%(3,088)
R2
8%(2,446)
Other
36%(11,559)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lafayette, IN?
Lafayette, 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
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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ADU rules in other Indiana municipalities
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