ADUs are allowed in BradentonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bradenton, FL
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# of Properties
21,676
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
54
Avg Home Value
$296,238
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$67,684
Residential Types:
21,676 housing units
Single Family
60%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
36%
Zoning Districts:
24,154 parcels · 54 districts
R-1
43%(10,296)
R-3
15%(3,616)
R-2
10%(2,334)
T4-R
9%(2,131)
Other
24%(5,777)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bradenton, FL?
Bradenton, 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 size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 80% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 80% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area or 1,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per eligible lot (VAOD, single-family)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 off-street space/ADU in side or rear yard; Public Works approval; no waivers
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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