Brooklyn Park does not yet have an ADU ordinance in effect, but one has been proposed and was under active council consideration as of mid-2026. Here's where things stand and what your options are.
As of August 2026, Brooklyn Park does not have an ADU ordinance in effect - but unlike most cities on this list, that's not because the idea hasn't been considered. The city held a public hearing on a draft ADU ordinance on June 10, 2026. On July 13, 2026, the City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to table the final decision, sending it back for a further work session rather than rejecting it outright.
No confirmed vote result after that date turned up in our research through August 2026. It's possible the council has acted since then, but we could not confirm this - check Brooklyn Park's latest council agenda or local news coverage for the current status before assuming this page is up to date.
Worth noting: if the ordinance is ultimately adopted close to its current draft form - no owner-occupancy requirement, reasonable size caps, and up to two ADUs per lot - Brooklyn Park would likely land in a much more ADU-friendly range, something like 7/10. That's speculative, though, since nothing is final and the terms could still change.
| Right now: no ADU pathway | No ordinance is currently in effect, so there is no standard permit process for building an ADU in Brooklyn Park today. |
| If you want to plan ahead: the draft terms | The staff-recommended draft proposes ADUs of 200-1,000 sq ft, capped at 75% of the existing home's square footage (basement/attic conversions would be exempt from that cap). Up to 2 ADUs per lot would be allowed, with no more than one of each type - for example, one detached plus one interior unit, but not two detached units. Owner-occupancy was not included in the staff draft, though at least one Council Member has pushed to add it. None of this is law yet. |
| Check for the latest status | Because the council tabled its vote for further work, this could change soon. Check Brooklyn Park's city council page and meeting agendas for the current status before making plans. |
| Consider a nearby city | Neighboring Brooklyn Center and Maple Grove aren't better alternatives right now - neither currently allows ADUs either. Plymouth, which also borders Brooklyn Park, does allow ADUs by right today. See the full city comparison. |