Accessory Structures in North Dakota (2026)

4 rules on the books across North Dakota, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

ADU Rental Restrictions

Whether an ADU can be rented short-term (Airbnb), 30-day minimums, separate rental licenses, and long-term lease requirements.

Grand Forks defines a 'guest house' in Section 18-0204 as a detached adjunct living unit that can house family or…

When a storage shed or carport needs a permit, the square-footage exemption thresholds, and the setback and height limits that apply either way.

Fargo zoning treats a carport as an accessory structure: it can't sit in the front or street-side setback, must clear…

In the City of Grand Forks, a detached shed or garage within twelve feet of the house needs a five-foot lot-line…

Zoning rules for tiny houses on wheels and foundations, including minimum square footage requirements and where they can be placed.

North Dakota has no tiny-home-specific statute, but N.D.C.C. § 54-21.3-03 requires every modular, prebuilt, or…