ADU rules for Calhoun
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Calhoun, GA
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# of Properties
5,063
Owner-occupied
54%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$192,936
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$62,126
Residential Types:
5,063 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
6,569 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
31%(2,034)
R-2
23%(1,504)
PRD
16%(1,064)
C-2
13%(822)
Other
17%(1,145)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Calhoun, GA?
Calhoun, 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
Parking
- –ADU parking not addressed; general citywide standard is 2 spaces per dwelling unit (applies citywide except in C-1), with no ADU-specific rules.
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
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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