ADUs are allowed in Vero BeachTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Vero Beach, FL
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# of Properties
8,719
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
56
Avg Home Value
$664,317
Median Lot Size
0.36 acres
Avg Income
$95,315
Residential Types:
8,719 housing units
Single Family
59%
Other
41%
Zoning Districts:
10,624 parcels · 56 districts
R-1A
22%(2,301)
R-1
18%(1,945)
RM-10/12
12%(1,262)
C-1A
11%(1,190)
Other
37%(3,926)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Vero Beach, FL?
Vero Beach, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; maximum allowed size is 0 sq ft.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; code silent on ADU parking. General residential parking ratios apply; if required, parking must be on the same lot as the dwelling.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: renting/lease prohibited; household/guests only.
- –No explicit rental limits for internal/attached ADU.
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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