Missing middle housing resources

We explain the zoning rules that allow housing with 2 to 20 units.

Snapshot

You can read about missing middle housing and see where different types are allowed in the city.

What to know

Missing middle housing consists of small homes that have multiple units on one lot. Homes are designed to blend into the size and shape of the neighborhood.

This handout explains the housing types allowed in the city, including:

  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
  • Duplexes
  • Triplexes and fourplexes
  • Other small multi-unit housing types

Use this handout with the Missing Middle Housing Zoning Worksheets. Together, they help you see where these housing types are usually allowed and how they fit into Minneapolis neighborhoods.

See snapshot

Zoning worksheets

These worksheets help you understand zoning rules and figure out what kind of missing middle housing can be built on a property.

What to know

Every property has zoning rules that affect what you can build. These worksheets lead you step by step. You’ll learn about zoning, housing types, and how to talk with a city planner.

This handout includes: 

  • Zoning rules and how to read zoning maps 
  • Lot size and property potential 
  • Various missing middle housing types and what zoning districts they are allowed in
  • Worksheets for tracking info, ideas, and questions 
  • Tips for talking with a city planner

Use these worksheets to learn about your property. They help you start planning a missing middle housing project.

See zoning worksheets

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