ADUs are allowed in BryantTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bryant, AR
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# of Properties
7,469
Owner-occupied
69%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$187,999
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$88,826
Residential Types:
7,469 housing units
Residential - Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
8,515 parcels · 17 districts
R-2
47%(3,983)
R-1S
12%(1,055)
R-1
8%(689)
R-E
8%(657)
Other
25%(2,131)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bryant, AR?
Bryant, AR 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 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached in-home apartment.
- –Maximum size of 40% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area for an internal or attached in-home apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 40% of the principal structure’s gross floor area.
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 1,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per principal structure on single-family lots (effectively 1 per lot); 0 ADUs on duplex or multifamily lots
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must maintain permanent residence in either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 paved off-street space per ADU; no max; no explicit exceptions noted
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals allowed but restricted: max 120 days/year, max 30 consecutive days, and max 1 rental per day.
- –Owner must reside on-site; business license required; occupancy capped at two guests per bedroom; events/commercial uses prohibited; STR is a Conditional Use in residential districts.
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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