ADUs are allowed in HammondTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hammond, LA
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# of Parcels
8,828
Zoning districts
26
Zoning Districts:
8,730 parcels · 26 districts
RM-2
24%(2,132)
RS-3
19%(1,627)
RS-11
18%(1,559)
C-H
6%(541)
Other
33%(2,871)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hammond, LA?
Hammond, LA 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of an internal/attached in-home apartment is 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 900 sq ft
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 20% of the primary residential structure’s square footage
Max Units
- –Attached ADU: 1 per lot (RS-11, RS-11.A, RS-8, RS-5, RS-3, RM-2).
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting the ADU is prohibited; short-term/vacation rentals are not allowed.
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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