ADUs are allowed in InvernessTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Inverness, FL
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# of Properties
3,249
Owner-occupied
81%
Zoning districts
25
Avg Home Value
$181,720
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$48,611
Residential Types:
3,249 housing units
Single Family
99%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
6,443 parcels · 25 districts
LD/R1
61%(3,907)
LMD/R3
9%(559)
ULD/R2
9%(554)
MD/R4
7%(426)
Other
15%(997)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Inverness, FL?
Inverness, FL 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal in-home apartment living area is the greater of 600 sq ft or 20% of the principal dwelling’s original living area
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU must be occupied by the owner or a relative.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; max not specified; ADU must be incorporated into the principal dwelling (no separate utilities or exterior front entrance) and cannot be rented; no parking waivers for ADUs; exemptions for 1–2 family structures do not apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited for all dwelling units (including detached and internal ADUs).
- –Dependent dwelling units cannot be rented to non-relatives; restrictive covenant required; occupancy limited to owner/relative/caretaker.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Florida?
- –Florida does not have a statewide ADU mandate. There is no state-level requirement for cities or counties to allow ADUs.
- –ADUs in Florida are regulated entirely at the local level. Some jurisdictions allow ADUs broadly, others allow them with strict conditions, and some prohibit them altogether.
- –Florida Statute 163.31771 is optional. It allows local governments to adopt ADU ordinances for affordable housing, but it does not require any jurisdiction to allow ADUs, and local governments may adopt ADU rules outside of this statute.
- –County and city rules may differ. In unincorporated areas, county zoning controls whether ADUs are allowed; within city limits, municipal zoning codes apply.
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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