ADUs are allowed in Brooklyn CenterTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Brooklyn Center, MN
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# of Properties
8,503
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$318,312
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$80,931
Residential Types:
8,503 housing units
Single Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
2%
Other
89%
Zoning Districts:
8,906 parcels · 25 districts
R1
76%(6,798)
R3
8%(683)
R2
7%(605)
R5
2%(220)
Other
7%(600)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Brooklyn Center, MN?
Brooklyn Center, 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
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
- –0 ADUs for two-family, townhome/rowhome, or multiple-family principal dwellings
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 off-street parking space per ADU; space must be on the same lot; no off-site/shared parking for ADU
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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