San Jose, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
I've been scouring the internet and the zoning, etc., and can't seem to find the answer - is it possible to get a permit to convert an existing garage into another bedroom or separate rental unit in Des Moines? Thanks. If you happen to have a link to a code, that would be great.
Rental Property Investor · Des Moines, IA · Member since 2020 · 232 posts · 116 votes
6y
I would give Community Develpment a call at the City of Des Moines. Since Des Moines just did a conprehensive rewrite of their zoning code under the name planDSM in the last couple of years. So a lot of the rules have changed for zoning type, house design, minimun square feet, lot size, etc.
Rental Property Investor · Des Moines, IA · Member since 2020 · 232 posts · 116 votes
6y
I would give Community Develpment a call at the City of Des Moines. Since Des Moines just did a conprehensive rewrite of their zoning code under the name planDSM in the last couple of years. So a lot of the rules have changed for zoning type, house design, minimun square feet, lot size, etc.
Realtor · Des Moines · Member since 2018 · 304 posts · 253 votes
6y
@Account Closed I've been investing in DSM for the last 3 yrs and can count on one hand how many garage conversions i've seen for sale and can count on 2 hands how many i've seen while driving around neighborhoods showing houses.
I also encourage you to call the polk county neighborhood development (community development) division to check, but it I can assure you, currently it is NOT common.