ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated VanderburghTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Vanderburgh, IN
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# of Properties
5,045
Owner-occupied
39%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$175,366
Median Lot Size
3.30 acres
Avg Income
$93,380
Residential Types:
5,045 housing units
Single Family
37%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
41%
Other
20%
Zoning Districts:
28,314 parcels · 18 districts
A
65%(18,319)
R-1
25%(7,192)
R-3
3%(731)
PUD
2%(520)
Other
5%(1,552)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Vanderburgh, IN?
Unincorporated Vanderburgh, 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
Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the greater of 800 sq ft or 40% of the principal structure’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per principal structure on single-family or duplex lots; 0 ADUs for multifamily
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live in either the main home or the ADU
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; general off-street standards apply (1 space per single-family dwelling; 1 per duplex dwelling unit); ADUs not listed.
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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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