ADUs are allowed in GallupTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gallup, NM
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# of Properties
5,244
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
14
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$62,205
Residential Types:
5,244 housing units
Residential Lot Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,925 parcels · 14 districts
SFR-B
34%(2,379)
HC
13%(898)
SFR-A
13%(894)
MXN
12%(814)
Other
28%(1,940)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gallup, NM?
Gallup, 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 internal accessory dwelling unit size of 800 sq ft of living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached backyard cottage size is 800 sq ft of living area.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified. Downtown Overlay reductions: up to 30% for new construction if feasible; existing uses not required; shared reductions up to 25% (total max 50%); up to 10% via abutting on-street; up to 30% on a satellite lot within 300 ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited except in owner-occupied dwelling; long-term rentals allowed
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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