ADUs are allowed in Fort WhiteTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort White, FL
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# of Properties
225
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$196,685
Median Lot Size
0.78 acres
Avg Income
$65,901
Residential Types:
225 housing units
Single Family
99%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
663 parcels · 8 districts
RSF-2
44%(293)
A
18%(120)
A-3
18%(119)
DD
8%(56)
Other
11%(75)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fort White, FL?
Fort White, 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 ADU size cannot exceed the size of the primary dwelling (additional 1,000-sq-ft cap and 400-sq-ft minimum apply only on subdivision or higher-density lots, not included here).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size no larger than the primary dwelling
Max Units
- –Max 1 ADU per lot (attached or detached)
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; Planning & Zoning Board may defer some required spaces (e.g., shared parking).
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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