ADUs are allowed in WildwoodTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wildwood, FL
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# of Properties
25,389
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
49
Avg Home Value
$299,422
Median Lot Size
0.14 acres
Avg Income
$76,695
Residential Types:
25,389 housing units
Single Family
80%
Condos
1%
Other
19%
Zoning Districts:
28,312 parcels · 49 districts
ARD
70%(19,796)
PUD
12%(3,428)
R-1
3%(963)
R-3
3%(779)
Other
12%(3,346)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wildwood, FL?
Wildwood, 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 ADU size is 40% of the principal structure’s gross floor area, capped at 1,200 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 40% of the principal structure’s gross floor area, capped at 1,200 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family detached lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy is not required for ADUs.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; must not create parking problem and must share same driveway
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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