ADU rules for Auburn
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Auburn, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
3,356
Owner-occupied
99%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$285,588
Median Lot Size
0.60 acres
Avg Income
$81,584
Residential Types:
3,356 housing units
Single Family
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
3,595 parcels · 14 districts
R100
64%(2,297)
PSV
26%(935)
C2
4%(139)
AG
2%(88)
Other
4%(136)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Auburn, GA?
Auburn, 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
- –Min: 1.5 spaces/ADU (CCD) or 2 spaces/ADU citywide; Max: none; Exceptions: off-site parking within 400 ft with recorded instrument; limited shared parking; admin variance may reduce spaces by 10%+ per ITE study.
Rental Restrictions
- –Subdivision covenant limits leased or rented homes to no more than 10%.
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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