ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated KentTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Kent, DE
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# of Properties
48,467
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$301,674
Median Lot Size
0.53 acres
Avg Income
$87,802
Residential Types:
48,467 housing units
Single Family
68%
Other
32%
Zoning Districts:
52,178 parcels · 25 districts
AC
41%(21,491)
AR
36%(18,660)
RS1
15%(7,998)
RMH
4%(1,879)
Other
4%(2,150)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Kent, DE?
Unincorporated Kent, DE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of the principal dwelling’s living area and 1,200 sq ft (ECHO housing).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per parcel (all lots)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owners must reside in a dwelling unit on the lot
Parking
- –Min: case-by-case off-street parking for ECHO; ECHO and principal dwelling share a single driveway; if a non-ECHO ADU is a short-term rental, add 1 off-street space.
Rental Restrictions
- –ECHO housing: short-term rentals prohibited; other ADUs require STR approval (PC) with one listing per property and one extra off-street parking space.
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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