ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated CitrusTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Citrus, FL
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# of Properties
62,106
Owner-occupied
86%
Zoning districts
46
Avg Home Value
$260,027
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$63,972
Residential Types:
62,106 housing units
Single Family
97%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
138,400 parcels · 46 districts
PDR
28%(39,280)
RUR
16%(22,093)
CLR
11%(15,304)
MDR
10%(14,040)
Other
34%(47,683)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Citrus, FL?
Unincorporated Citrus, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living area of 850 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory dwelling unit
- –With Conditional Use: up to 1,500 sq ft on parcels ≥5 acres, or up to 2,500 sq ft on parcels ≥10 acres, otherwise 850 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 850 sq ft of living area (by right).
- –With Conditional Use on large parcels: up to 1,500 sq ft (≥5 acres) or 2,500 sq ft (≥10 acres).
Max Units
- –1 ADU per residential site
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting is prohibited; ADUs must be for noncommercial occupancy only (no leasing for compensation).
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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