ADUs are allowed in Highland ParkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Highland Park, FL
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# of Properties
106
Owner-occupied
49%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$197,119
Median Lot Size
0.84 acres
Avg Income
$48,802
Residential Types:
106 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
146 parcels · 9 districts
R-2H
46%(67)
R-2
18%(26)
PD
12%(17)
R-1
10%(15)
Other
14%(21)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Highland Park, FL?
Highland Park, 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 is 33% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for an internal/attached in-home apartment.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 75% of the principal dwelling unit’s square feet.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; must be in the driveway or paved parking area of the principal unit; at least 2 off-street spaces per dwelling; all required parking on the same lot; not in public right-of-way
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; Attached Mother In-law Units rental 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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