ADUs are allowed in ClovisTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Clovis, NM
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
136
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
9
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$64,848
Residential Types:
136 housing units
RR00E
100%
Zoning Districts:
22,000 parcels · 9 districts
RS-7
58%(12,662)
NZ
21%(4,671)
CG
10%(2,226)
RM
7%(1,505)
Other
4%(936)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Clovis, NM?
Clovis, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 650 sq ft or 49% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (excluding any attached garage), whichever is less
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 650 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 49% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (excluding any attached garage)
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot for lots with a detached or attached house; 0 ADUs on lots with other principal uses (duplex, multifamily, nonresidential).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner of record must reside in principal or ADU for six months.
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; principal dwelling parking must be maintained or replaced on-site
Rental Restrictions
- –Minimum tenancy: month-to-month or longer; non-owner-occupied short-term rentals not allowed; short-term rentals allowed only in owner-occupied ADUs with conditional use approval.
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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