ADUs are allowed in HamptonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hampton, GA
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# of Parcels
3,209
Zoning districts
22
Zoning Districts:
3,220 parcels · 22 districts
R-2
61%(1,956)
R-3
20%(653)
PD
4%(142)
DT-MU
3%(88)
Other
12%(381)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hampton, GA?
Hampton, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 750 sq ft for an internal or attached accessory apartment, citywide.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size by district: 800 sq ft in DT-RC/DT-MU/MU; 700 sq ft in R-3 and R-4; otherwise 750 sq ft citywide.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU as permanent residence
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no minimum in DT-MU/DT-RC north of Rosenwald Dr (except 5+ unit developments: 1 space per dwelling); on-street spaces may substitute 1:1 for off-street parking; shared parking reductions may be approved; residential driveways do not count toward required parking
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited in residential zones; cannot be used for any commercial operation; if regulated as guest quarters, stays capped at 90 days per year. Internal/Attached ADU: short-term rentals not permitted in residential zones; owner-occupied unit cannot be rented (owner must reside in either dwelling at least 8 months per year).
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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