ADUs are allowed in Villa RicaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Villa Rica, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,930
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
19
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$94,195
Residential Types:
2,930 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,944 parcels · 19 districts
PUD
63%(4,966)
R2
9%(681)
SFA
8%(658)
R1
6%(455)
Other
15%(1,184)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Villa Rica, GA?
Villa Rica, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 75% of the primary dwelling’s footprint
- –Maximum size equal to the greater of 600 sq ft or 5% of lot area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 75% of the primary dwelling’s footprint.
- –Maximum size is the greater of 600 sq ft or 5% of the lot area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy at least one dwelling unit on site
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces (including the driveway) required for ADU; none specified as max; citywide table allows 1 space per dwelling unit in addition to single-family requirements; parking must be on the lot; parking plan exemption for single-/two-family dwellings and ADUs.
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.
Check my propertyHow can we help you?
Get matched with trusted local builders
Understand what's allowed on your property
Learn the key rules and size limits for ADUs
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
ADU rules in other Georgia municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
Douglas County