ADUs are allowed in TampaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Tampa, FL
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# of Properties
121,487
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
65
Avg Home Value
$520,757
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$102,541
Residential Types:
121,487 housing units
Single Family
79%
Apts (4+ units)
17%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
138,056 parcels · 65 districts
RS-50
25%(34,576)
RS-60
18%(24,798)
PD-A
12%(15,934)
PD
10%(13,394)
Other
36%(49,354)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Tampa, FL?
Tampa, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal or attached ADU size of 950 sq ft of living space citywide
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 950 sq ft citywide; in the Seminole Heights (SH-RS) overlay it is further limited to 15% of lot area, capped at 950 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Property owner must reside on the property.
Parking
- –1 on-site space/ADU if >600 sf; none if ≤600 sf; tandem permitted
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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