ADUs are allowed in FairfieldTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fairfield, AL
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# of Properties
25
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
44
Avg Home Value
$90,096
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$31,624
Residential Types:
25 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,008 parcels · 44 districts
R3
12%(1,191)
R4
12%(1,176)
R1
12%(1,171)
R-3
12%(1,153)
Other
53%(5,317)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fairfield, AL?
Fairfield, 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 for an attached or internal ADU is the lesser of 1,200 sq ft or 50% of the primary dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 1,200 sq ft
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –0 spaces per ADU; no parking required for ADUs/JADUs citywide
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term/vacation rentals prohibited; ADU/JADU may only be rented for residential purposes and must be rented for at least 30 consecutive days.
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.
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