ADUs are allowed in Boulder CityTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Boulder City, NV
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# of Properties
4,559
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
28
Avg Home Value
$147,518
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$88,951
Residential Types:
4,559 housing units
Single Family
68%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
3%
Other
28%
Zoning Districts:
8,602 parcels · 28 districts
R1-7
35%(3,034)
R1-10
9%(805)
R3
9%(794)
R1-8
8%(730)
Other
38%(3,239)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Boulder City, NV?
Boulder City, NV 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
- –R1 (single-family): 0 per lot; R2/duplex: 0 per lot; R3 (multifamily): 0 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; accessory uses/structures shall not be rented or occupied for gain, and no accessory buildings shall be inhabited.
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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