ADU rules for Greenacres
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Greenacres, FL
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# of Properties
15,035
Owner-occupied
68%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$292,085
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$72,178
Residential Types:
15,035 housing units
Single Family
60%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Condos
36%
Other
3%
Zoning Districts:
15,447 parcels · 20 districts
RM-2
57%(8,856)
RL-3
19%(2,942)
RH
11%(1,637)
RM-1
9%(1,444)
Other
4%(568)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Greenacres, FL?
Greenacres, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not permitted
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; ADUs prohibited as separate dwelling units (accessory buildings cannot be used as ADUs); general residential parking rules apply to other units.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs (detached or attached) may not be rented or used as separate dwelling units; RH district also prohibits renting an accessory 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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