ADUs are allowed in OrlandoTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Orlando, FL
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# of Properties
93,056
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
320
Avg Home Value
$513,163
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$94,009
Residential Types:
93,056 housing units
Single Family
40%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
31%
Condos
3%
Other
24%
Zoning Districts:
101,339 parcels · 320 districts
PD
18%(18,290)
PD/AN
14%(13,736)
R-3B
6%(6,480)
R-3B/AN
5%(5,171)
Other
57%(57,662)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Orlando, FL?
Orlando, 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 Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Home Apartment) size of 1,000 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU max in O-1 & O-2; no max elsewhere
Parking
- –1 space if ADU >500 sq ft; 0 if ≤500 sq ft
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited for ADUs
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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