ADUs are allowed in RenoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Reno, NV
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# of Properties
91,385
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
58
Avg Home Value
$516,813
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$103,024
Residential Types:
91,385 housing units
Single Family
18%
2-3 Family
66%
Apts (4+ units)
8%
Condos
5%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
92,347 parcels · 58 districts
PUD
25%(23,118)
SF-8
23%(21,389)
MF-30
10%(9,320)
SF-3
7%(6,102)
Other
35%(32,418)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Reno, NV?
Reno, 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 of 1,600 sq ft, except 2,400 sq ft in MF-21 and MF-30 districts
- –Maximum size limited to 50% of the principal structure’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,600 sq ft, or 2,400 sq ft in MF-21 or MF-30 districts.
- –Maximum ADU size is 50% of the principal structure’s floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on-site parking provided
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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ADU rules in other Nevada municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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