ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated VolusiaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Volusia, FL
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# of Properties
79,785
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
355
Avg Home Value
$258,046
Median Lot Size
0.38 acres
Avg Income
$82,550
Residential Types:
79,785 housing units
Single Family
62%
Condos
6%
Other
32%
Zoning Districts:
95,052 parcels · 355 districts
R-4
12%(11,828)
RC
12%(11,426)
PUD
7%(7,128)
A-1
6%(5,879)
Other
62%(58,791)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Volusia, FL?
Unincorporated Volusia, 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 50% of the principal dwelling’s living area
- –On lots under 1 acre, maximum ADU size is 1,200 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size limited to 50% of the principal dwelling's living area on any lot.
- –On lots smaller than 1 acre, maximum size is 1,200 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Principal dwelling must be owner-occupied
Parking
- –1 space/ADU in addition to the principal dwelling's required spaces; cannot be in the front yard setback; tandem parking for the principal dwelling is not permitted
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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