ADUs are allowed in East PointTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for East Point, GA
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# of Properties
12,535
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
42
Avg Home Value
$299,220
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$84,750
Residential Types:
12,535 housing units
Single Family
86%
2-3 Family
6%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
13,299 parcels · 42 districts
R1A
33%(4,408)
R1
24%(3,160)
RL
16%(2,120)
RT
4%(594)
Other
23%(3,017)
ADU Rules
What can you build in East Point, GA?
East Point, 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: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the principal structure’s total floor area.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal or ADU
Parking
- –1 space/ADU on-site; property must have 3 unobstructed spaces total; off-site spaces prohibited in single-family; garage/carport spaces may count toward the minimum
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU may be rented only if one dwelling unit on the property is owner-occupied.
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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ADU rules in other Georgia municipalities
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