ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated FloydTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Floyd, GA
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# of Properties
27,048
Owner-occupied
49%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$194,513
Median Lot Size
0.72 acres
Avg Income
$81,378
Residential Types:
27,048 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
33,312 parcels · 17 districts
S-R
56%(18,543)
A-R
32%(10,511)
H-T-R
6%(1,980)
C-C
2%(659)
Other
5%(1,619)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Floyd, GA?
Unincorporated Floyd, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 750 sq ft
- –Maximum size of 40% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum 750 sq ft or 40% of the principal building’s floor area, whichever is less.
Max Units
- –Accessory Apartment (ADU): 1 per lot.
- –Guest House (detached): 1 per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the principal dwelling
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; ADU must be on the same lot; principal dwelling parking standards apply (e.g., 2 spaces for the principal dwelling)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rentals prohibited; short- and long-term rentals barred.
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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