ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated MarionTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Marion, FL
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# of Properties
219,896
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
54
Avg Home Value
$160,107
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$65,714
Residential Types:
219,896 housing units
Single Family
99%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
257,407 parcels · 54 districts
R-1
44%(113,312)
PUD
17%(44,055)
A-1
16%(40,828)
R-4
13%(34,690)
Other
10%(24,522)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Marion, FL?
Unincorporated Marion, 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
- –The in-home apartment must be smaller than the primary dwelling; maximum area cannot exceed the size of the primary dwelling.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size must be smaller than the primary structure.
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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