ADUs are allowed in City Of HamtramckTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for City Of Hamtramck, MI
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# of Properties
6,442
Owner-occupied
14%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$182,597
Median Lot Size
0.07 acres
Avg Income
$42,064
Residential Types:
6,442 housing units
2-3 Family
10%
Apts (4+ units)
89%
Zoning Districts:
38,866 parcels · 9 districts
R
89%(34,636)
C2
5%(2,107)
CBD
4%(1,604)
I
1%(481)
Other
0%(38)
ADU Rules
What can you build in City Of Hamtramck, MI?
City Of Hamtramck, MI 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of one-third of the principal structure's total floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum building footprint of 600 sq ft for a detached ADU (backyard cottage).
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no parking in CBD or C2; in Residential, up to 5 spaces may be waived at the Director's discretion; driveways must hold at least 2 vehicles
Rental Restrictions
- –Non-owner-occupied ADUs must be registered and obtain a valid certificate of compliance after inspection before renting or advertising.
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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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