ADUs are allowed in City Of DearbornTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of Dearborn, MI
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# of Properties
34,408
Owner-occupied
19%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$385,667
Median Lot Size
0.12 acres
Avg Income
$72,082
Residential Types:
34,408 housing units
2-3 Family
7%
Apts (4+ units)
92%
Zoning Districts:
201,033 parcels · 30 districts
RA
86%(172,865)
BB
3%(5,436)
RC
2%(4,062)
RB
2%(3,404)
Other
8%(15,266)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of Dearborn, MI?
City Of Dearborn, MI 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs (backyard cottages) are not allowed; maximum size is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –0 per lot for detached ADU (not permitted)
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirements; general residential minimums apply, and some downtown districts waive or reduce parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: renting prohibited; cannot be established or rented.
- –Attached ADU: rental to unrelated tenants prohibited.
- –Short-term rentals: only one STR per parcel; must register; additional STR units require Special Land Use approval.
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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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