ADU rules for Terre Haute
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Terre Haute, IN
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# of Properties
22,712
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
41
Avg Home Value
$91,436
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$51,116
Residential Types:
22,712 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
28,406 parcels · 41 districts
R-1
48%(13,577)
R-2
26%(7,316)
R-3
10%(2,764)
C-2
4%(1,155)
Other
13%(3,594)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Terre Haute, IN?
Terre Haute, 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
Max Units
- –1 per lot for single-family lots (second dwelling unit; Special Exception for Caregiver/Carereceiver/Caretaker).\n1 temporary emergency dwelling unit on the same lot as the permanent dwelling.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required.
Parking
- –3 spaces minimum for uses not specifically mentioned; no ADU-specific standard; single-family = 2 spaces per dwelling 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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