

ADUs are allowed in CorcoranTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Corcoran, MN
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# of Properties
4,379
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$440,419
Median Lot Size
0.38 acres
Avg Income
$145,414
Residential Types:
4,379 housing units
Single Family
4%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
5,003 parcels · 18 districts
PUD
49%(2,450)
RR
24%(1,199)
UR
16%(814)
I-1
5%(255)
Other
6%(285)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Corcoran, MN?
Corcoran, 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 is 30% of the primary dwelling’s floor area (garages and carports excluded).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,200 sq ft for a detached ADU
- –Maximum size cannot exceed the primary dwelling’s floor area
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family parcel
- –0 ADUs on parcels with two or more dwelling units
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary dwelling or second unit.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU for 1–2 BR; 2 spaces for 3+ BR; no max; garages converted to second units do not require a new garage; follow Chapter 11-14 standards; Planning Commission may require more than the minimum.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (garage conversion) must be owner-occupied; renting is not allowed.
- –Non-owner rental requires Administrative approval if the owner does not occupy the primary structure.
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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