ADU rules for Unincorporated Barrow
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Barrow, GA
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# of Properties
23,452
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
34
Median Lot Size
0.68 acres
Avg Income
$88,970
Residential Types:
23,452 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
26,578 parcels · 34 districts
R1
53%(14,035)
R2
15%(4,090)
AG
11%(2,969)
AR
9%(2,318)
Other
12%(3,166)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Barrow, GA?
Unincorporated Barrow, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must live in the principal single-family residence
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking requirement; general residential cap of 5 outdoor spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU exemptions listed (e.g., conversions/near transit)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: occupancy limited to relatives, domestic employees, or temporary guests; no renting to unrelated tenants. Internal/Attached ADU: exclusive use for owner's relatives; cannot rent to unrelated tenants. Short-term rentals require a county permit.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Georgia?
- –Georgia does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
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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