ADU rules for Hoover
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hoover, AL
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# of Properties
16,584
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
29
Avg Home Value
$406,453
Median Lot Size
0.37 acres
Avg Income
$126,083
Residential Types:
16,584 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
48,632 parcels · 29 districts
PR-1
34%(16,711)
R-1
20%(9,928)
R-4
13%(6,370)
PR-2
11%(5,509)
Other
21%(10,114)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hoover, AL?
Hoover, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached and internal/attached ADUs are not permitted as accessory uses, so they cannot be rented.
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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