ADUs are allowed in EdinaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Edina, MN
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# of Properties
20,563
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
37
Avg Home Value
$740,806
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$153,055
Residential Types:
20,563 housing units
Single Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Condos
19%
Other
76%
Zoning Districts:
21,420 parcels · 37 districts
R-1
62%(13,205)
PRD-3
12%(2,499)
PRD-4
10%(2,154)
MDD-5
4%(942)
Other
12%(2,620)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Edina, MN?
Edina, 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 for attached or internal ADUs; basement-only ADUs may occupy the entire existing basement (exception not modeled).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU floor area of 1,000 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
- –0 ADUs per lot for duplex and multifamily
Owner Occupancy
- –The other unit must be owner-occupied when rented
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; only one unit may be rented at a time; rental license required if either the ADU or principal dwelling is rented.
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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