ADUs are allowed in HoumaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Houma, LA
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# of Parcels
14,016
Zoning districts
15
Avg Parcel Value
$20,087
Zoning Districts:
13,989 parcels · 15 districts
R1
74%(10,335)
C2
10%(1,377)
R3
4%(534)
C1
3%(486)
Other
9%(1,257)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Houma, LA?
Houma, LA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –ADU gross floor area cannot exceed the main dwelling's gross square footage.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU as primary residence.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; on-site parking required; in R-1/R-2, driveway may count for 1 of the 2; in R-3 front yard may not be used for parking; shared/off-site parking allowed under a special plan.
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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