ADU rules for Moorhead
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Moorhead, MN
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
12,493
Owner-occupied
79%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$304,443
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$81,166
Residential Types:
12,493 housing units
Single Family
93%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
14,499 parcels · 22 districts
RLD2
54%(7,798)
RLD3
19%(2,718)
RMD
9%(1,334)
RLD1
5%(665)
Other
14%(1,984)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Moorhead, MN?
Moorhead, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Parking
- –ADUs not listed in the parking table; zoning administrator determines parking for uses not specifically mentioned (10-20-9); MU-1 Downtown Mixed Use district exempt from off-street parking; reductions to minimums may be approved.
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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