ADUs are allowed in ProvoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Provo, UT
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# of Properties
25,097
Owner-occupied
58%
Zoning districts
97
Avg Home Value
$650,852
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$87,903
Residential Types:
25,097 housing units
Single Family
59%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
33%
Zoning Districts:
32,736 parcels · 97 districts
R1.10
19%(6,334)
RC
15%(5,007)
R1.8
15%(4,856)
R1.6
9%(3,004)
Other
41%(13,535)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Provo, UT?
Provo, UT 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size cannot exceed the principal dwelling size
Max Units
- –1 max
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU; temporary absence allowed.
Parking
- –4 spaces minimum per ADU
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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