

ADUs are allowed in CarlinTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Carlin, NV
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# of Properties
771
Owner-occupied
2%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$44,730
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$61,528
Residential Types:
771 housing units
Single Family
31%
2-3 Family
44%
Apts (4+ units)
15%
Other
9%
Zoning Districts:
1,004 parcels · 16 districts
IR
36%(364)
RMH-2
14%(145)
C
13%(127)
NR
9%(94)
Other
27%(274)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Carlin, NV?
Carlin, 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
Parking
- –1 space per dwelling unit; must be on the same lot; no max; shared facilities allowed if they meet per-use requirements; spaces ≥8.5 ft by 20 ft; enclosed or open; surfaced, drained, with lighting shielded from streets and nearby residences.
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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