ADUs are allowed in ToledoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Toledo, OH
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# of Properties
27,298
Owner-occupied
12%
Zoning districts
53
Avg Home Value
$129,195
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$49,335
Residential Types:
27,298 housing units
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
91%
Condos
1%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
125,995 parcels · 53 districts
RS6
42%(53,063)
RD6
28%(35,112)
RM36
7%(8,951)
CR
5%(6,103)
Other
18%(22,766)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Toledo, OH?
Toledo, OH 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
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –No parking required for ADUs; exempt from off-street parking requirements.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; tenancy must be month-to-month or longer.
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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