ADUs are allowed in Kansas CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kansas City, MO
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# of Properties
187,799
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
114
Avg Home Value
$550,047
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$80,654
Residential Types:
187,799 housing units
Single Family
51%
2-3 Family
22%
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Other
21%
Zoning Districts:
212,291 parcels · 114 districts
R-7.5
31%(66,228)
R-6
21%(44,559)
R-2.5
18%(38,540)
R-5
7%(14,496)
Other
23%(48,468)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kansas City, MO?
Kansas City, MO 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU floor area of 800 sq ft or 90% of the principal dwelling’s floor area, whichever is smaller.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either principal dwelling or ADU
Rental Restrictions
- –One unit must be owner-occupied and deed-restricted; that unit may not be rented. Standard rentals must be 30+ days; short-term rentals under 30 days allowed only for resident STRs; non-resident STRs prohibited in all R districts.
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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