ADUs are allowed in WichitaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wichita, KS
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# of Properties
144,677
Owner-occupied
91%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$226,970
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$80,359
Residential Types:
144,677 housing units
Single Family
83%
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
167,485 parcels · 29 districts
SF-5
63%(106,036)
TF-3
15%(25,931)
LC
4%(6,606)
MF-29
3%(5,688)
Other
14%(23,224)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wichita, KS?
Wichita, KS 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
Max Units
- –1 Accessory Apartment per lot (single-family)
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/DU in OT-O; waivers within designated parking districts; NE End Subdistrict allows relaxed/shared/leased parking; ADUs cannot reduce other on-site parking
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (STR) permitted for Accessory Apartments with licensing and code compliance; non-owner-occupied STRs in SF-10, SF-5, TF-3, MF-18 and MF-29 districts require Administrative Permit or Conditional Use.
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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