ADUs are allowed in EaganTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eagan, MN
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# of Properties
22,721
Owner-occupied
85%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$470,399
Median Lot Size
0.32 acres
Avg Income
$127,928
Residential Types:
22,721 housing units
Single Family
23%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
76%
Zoning Districts:
24,062 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
39%(9,467)
PD
39%(9,463)
R-3
9%(2,099)
R-4
7%(1,674)
Other
6%(1,359)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Eagan, MN?
Eagan, MN 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 960 sq ft or 33% of the primary residence footprint
Max Units
- –Single-family detached: 1 ADU per lot (attached/internal).
- –Detached ADU: not permitted.
- –Duplex/multifamily: not permitted; JADU: not specified.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in primary residence or ADU at least 185 days
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces per ADU (in addition to the 2 for the primary residence); no detached ADUs; if a garage is converted to an ADU, a new 2-car (or larger) garage must be built without a variance; additional garage may be constructed if compliant.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; no detached ADU to rent.
- –ADU rentals must be 30+ days; short-term (<30 days) prohibited.
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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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