ADUs are allowed in OxfordTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oxford, AL
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
1,676
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$313,824
Median Lot Size
0.46 acres
Avg Income
$93,281
Residential Types:
1,676 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
11,746 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
59%(6,986)
AG-1
12%(1,436)
PD
11%(1,267)
CBD
3%(351)
Other
15%(1,706)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Oxford, AL?
Oxford, AL 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 30% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum habitable floor area of 30% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area
Max Units
- –0 per lot for duplex, multifamily, and lots in R-3, GH, TH, MH (not permitted).
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling); parking must be on the same lot; if on-site parking is not feasible, remote parking may be allowed by Special Exception within 400 ft; shared/joint reductions require approval and do not waive the ADU minimum unless expressly approved
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require city approval, annual permit and business license; not less than a one-night stay; in R-1, no two units may be within 1,500 feet.
- –ADUs may not be used as Bed and Breakfasts; B&B guest rooms must be within the principal dwelling.
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.
Check my propertyHow can we help you?
Get matched with trusted local builders
Understand what's allowed on your property
Learn the key rules and size limits for ADUs
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
ADU rules in other Alabama municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
Talladega County