ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated ElkoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Elko, NV
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# of Properties
30,754
Owner-occupied
20%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$24,278
Median Lot Size
2.27 acres
Avg Income
$88,083
Residential Types:
30,754 housing units
Single Family
10%
2-3 Family
17%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
72%
Zoning Districts:
35,795 parcels · 29 districts
AR
51%(18,318)
OS
33%(11,969)
NZ
9%(3,189)
R1
2%(653)
Other
5%(1,666)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Elko, NV?
Unincorporated Elko, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size cannot exceed the floor area of the primary dwelling.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size cannot be larger than the primary dwelling’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 per lot (conditional) for R1, R2, R3, AR, A, AR-CRD-1, AR-CRD-2; attached or detached
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs (detached or attached) not used for caretaker housing may not be utilized as rental housing.
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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