ADU rules for Shreveport
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Shreveport, LA
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# of Properties
83,119
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
48
Avg Home Value
$100,008
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$58,822
Residential Types:
83,119 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
93,410 parcels · 48 districts
R-1-7
46%(42,815)
R-1-5
18%(17,112)
R-2
6%(5,539)
R-3
6%(5,468)
Other
24%(22,476)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Shreveport, LA?
Shreveport, LA 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 Louisiana municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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