ADUs are allowed in HomewoodTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Homewood, AL
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# of Properties
6,497
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
75
Avg Home Value
$553,382
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$135,846
Residential Types:
6,497 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
39,751 parcels · 75 districts
NPD
29%(11,543)
R-5
23%(9,078)
MXD
4%(1,775)
PMUD
4%(1,664)
Other
39%(15,691)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Homewood, AL?
Homewood, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU footprint is 25% of the primary building’s footprint.
- –In the NPD district, the ADU’s footprint is limited to the remaining portion of a combined 25% accessory footprint cap after other accessory structures.
Max Units
- –1 ADU or 1 guest house per lot (detached residential districts)
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to 2 spaces for the principal dwelling). Off-site/shared parking allowed within 150 ft with a recorded agreement; adjacent publicly owned spaces may count where allowed (not in detached dwelling districts).
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU occupancy limited to family members; renting to non-family and short-term stays are prohibited
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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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