ADUs are allowed in FolkstonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Folkston, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
929
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
7
Avg Home Value
$102,855
Median Lot Size
0.52 acres
Avg Income
$55,960
Residential Types:
929 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,074 parcels · 7 districts
RM
38%(406)
R-2
20%(215)
R-1
16%(167)
DD
15%(166)
Other
11%(120)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Folkston, GA?
Folkston, GA 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
Max Units
- –DD District Detached ADU: 1 per principal building/lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to primary); no max; DD district: 1.5 spaces/unit; ADU min still 1; single-family: driveway may provide two spaces; all required spaces on the same property.
Rental Restrictions
- –Same-person occupancy requirement bars renting detached or internal ADUs to a separate tenant.
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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