

ADUs are allowed in ZephyrhillsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Zephyrhills, FL
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# of Properties
8,653
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$233,125
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$61,669
Residential Types:
8,653 housing units
Single Family
91%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Condos
3%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
11,533 parcels · 32 districts
PUD
35%(4,045)
R2
17%(1,954)
R3
10%(1,201)
M1
7%(850)
Other
30%(3,483)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Zephyrhills, FL?
Zephyrhills, FL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 575 sq ft; 440 sq ft in Form-Based Code zones
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU per single-family dwelling per lot
- –TND: 1 ADU per principal dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy property as primary residence with Homestead Exemption
Parking
- –1 paved off-street space/ADU; TND: +1 (on-street may count)
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<7 months) prohibited
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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