ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ChavesTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Chaves, NM
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# of Properties
2,255
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
10
Median Lot Size
1.82 acres
Avg Income
$67,009
Residential Types:
2,255 housing units
Residential Land
100%
Zoning Districts:
43 parcels · 10 districts
NZ
37%(16)
C2
21%(9)
I1
19%(8)
R1
7%(3)
Other
16%(7)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Chaves, NM?
Unincorporated Chaves, NM 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
- –Single-family: 1 accessory living quarters per lot; Duplex: 1 accessory living quarters per lot; Multifamily: 1 accessory living quarters per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement stated.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory living quarters may not be rented or leased; bunk houses may not be rented or leased; multigenerational housing not rented to non-family members (family-only).
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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