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:
31,559 parcels · 33 districts
R-1
81%(25,563)
R-4
6%(1,859)
RM-24
5%(1,518)
HX-R
2%(783)
Other
6%(1,836)
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 size of 1,000 sq ft (up to 100 sq ft of shared utility/mechanical area is excluded from the size calculation)
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per residential site (single-family; attached, detached, or internal).
- –0 ADUs per lot in all other districts (not permitted for duplex/townhomes/multifamily).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
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
- –ADU rentals require a rental license; leases must be 30 days or longer; rentals under 30 days are prohibited as transient lodging.
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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