ADUs are allowed in NicevilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Niceville, FL
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# of Properties
6,439
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$390,758
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$110,363
Residential Types:
6,439 housing units
Single Family
92%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
7,401 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
57%(4,224)
R-2
9%(682)
R-3
8%(559)
C-PUD
7%(530)
Other
19%(1,406)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Niceville, FL?
Niceville, 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 of 75% of the principal dwelling’s heated-and-cooled living area for internal or attached ADUs.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum of 900 sq ft of living space, or 1,200 sq ft on lots at least 1 acre
- –Maximum of 75% of the principal dwelling’s heated/cooled living space
Max Units
- –1 ADU on lots at least 1 acre; up to 1,200 sq ft
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs must be rented at affordable rates to income-qualified tenants; affordability affidavit required.
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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