ADUs are allowed in EvansvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Evansville, IN
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# of Properties
8,795
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$275,300
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$51,063
Residential Types:
8,795 housing units
Single Family
1%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
80%
Other
16%
Zoning Districts:
50,379 parcels · 20 districts
R-1
45%(22,475)
R-2
33%(16,668)
C-4
5%(2,633)
R-3
4%(2,012)
Other
13%(6,591)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Evansville, IN?
Evansville, 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 800 sq ft or the principal structure’s floor area, whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft or the principal home's floor area, whichever is less
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or the ADU.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; general citywide rules: 2 spaces per dwelling for Use Group 1 (one-family) and 2 spaces per dwelling unit for Use Group 3 (duplex); shared parking may be approved by the Director.
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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