ADUs are allowed in BloomingtonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bloomington, MN
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# of Properties
29,393
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
33
Avg Home Value
$434,932
Median Lot Size
0.31 acres
Avg Income
$105,265
Residential Types:
29,393 housing units
Single Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Condos
12%
Other
78%
Zoning Districts:
31,553 parcels · 33 districts
R-1
81%(25,559)
R-4
6%(1,859)
RM-24
5%(1,518)
HX-R
2%(783)
Other
6%(1,834)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bloomington, MN?
Bloomington, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,200 sq ft, plus up to 100 sq ft of shared utility/mechanical area that does not count toward this limit.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,200 sq ft, plus up to 100 sq ft of exempt common utility/mechanical area.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific off-street parking requirement; ADUs must meet the single-family minimums (2 spaces per unit, 1 enclosed) and the total parking must conform with §21.301.20; ADUs allowed only in R-1 or RS-1.
Rental Restrictions
- –No short-term rentals under 30 days for ADUs; only 30+ day room/dwelling rentals are permitted.
- –Rental license required to rent an ADU; no rent may be accepted or retained without a license.
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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