ADUs are allowed in AlamogordoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Alamogordo, NM
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# of Parcels
15,226
Zoning districts
12
Avg Parcel Value
$172,360
Zoning Districts:
15,715 parcels · 12 districts
R-1
65%(10,144)
MH-1
8%(1,266)
C-3
8%(1,229)
R-3
7%(1,096)
Other
13%(1,980)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Alamogordo, NM?
Alamogordo, 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 size of 1,200 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory dwelling in the R-E Residential Estate district.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted outside the Residential Estate (R-E) district.
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,200 sq ft in the Residential Estate (R-E) district.
Max Units
- –0 per lot (detached ADUs in accessory buildings)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
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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