ADU rules for Austin
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Austin, MN
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
9,483
Owner-occupied
77%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$168,435
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$73,692
Residential Types:
9,483 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
99%
Zoning Districts:
10,832 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
78%(8,442)
R-2
7%(750)
B-2
6%(607)
B-3
2%(189)
Other
8%(844)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Austin, MN?
Austin, MN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –1 space per ADU plus spaces for the principal use; off-street parking may be on the same lot or within 300 ft of the building it serves; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers.
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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