ADU rules for North Miami Beach
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Miami Beach, FL
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# of Properties
13,500
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
39
Avg Home Value
$344,684
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$72,583
Residential Types:
13,612 housing units
Single Family
52%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
42%
Zoning Districts:
14,292 parcels · 39 districts
RS-4
19%(2,777)
RM-19
17%(2,390)
RS-3
14%(1,934)
RM-23
10%(1,433)
Other
40%(5,758)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Miami Beach, FL?
North Miami Beach, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals: Only entire single-family homes or townhomes may be rented; no rooms or separate portions; max 3 leases in 12 months for terms of 3 months or less.
- –Internal/attached ADU: Internal unit may not be rented as a separate dwelling (outright ban); citywide rule prohibits short-term rental of internal unit.
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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