ADUs are allowed in OaklandTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oakland, FL
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# of Properties
1,837
Owner-occupied
54%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$567,613
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$116,282
Residential Types:
1,837 housing units
Single Family
71%
Condos
2%
Other
27%
Zoning Districts:
1,973 parcels · 11 districts
PUD
36%(720)
R-1A
28%(549)
R-1
27%(524)
C-1
3%(68)
Other
6%(112)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Oakland, FL?
Oakland, 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
- –Maximum building area of 864 sq ft for a one-story Backyard Cottage (24 ft by 36 ft).
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU/lot (attached or detached).
- –Duplex or multifamily: 0 ADUs.
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; ADU treated as a second principal use; parking may be on-site or within 600 ft; on-street parking allowed; reductions possible via shared/mixed-use or rideshare/valet plans subject to Town review
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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