ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated WakullaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Wakulla, FL
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# of Properties
21,375
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
40
Avg Home Value
$155,816
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$81,234
Residential Types:
21,375 housing units
Single Family
64%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
35%
Zoning Districts:
25,981 parcels · 40 districts
R1
23%(5,907)
RR1
18%(4,554)
AG
15%(3,826)
PUD
12%(3,115)
Other
33%(8,579)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Wakulla, FL?
Unincorporated Wakulla, 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 the greater of 600 sq ft or one-third of the principal dwelling’s living area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 600 sq ft or one-third of the principal dwelling's living area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot or parcel of land
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU use limited to family occupants and nonpaying guests; not rented.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental of any kind is prohibited for ADUs.
- –ADUs shall not be rented or used as a separate dwelling; limited to housing family members occupying the principal building and their nonpaying guests.
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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