ADUs are allowed in CovingtonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Covington, GA
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# of Properties
5,764
Owner-occupied
45%
Zoning districts
24
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$68,586
Residential Types:
5,764 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,222 parcels · 24 districts
NR-2
48%(3,499)
NR-1
21%(1,488)
CM
9%(635)
NR-3
5%(397)
Other
17%(1,203)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Covington, GA?
Covington, 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
- –In NR1–NR3, maximum attached ADU size is the greater of 800 sq ft or 25% of the principal dwelling’s conditioned floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 25% of the primary dwelling’s conditioned floor area or 800 sq ft (NR1, NR2, NR3).
Max Units
- –NR1/NR2/NR3: 1 ADU per lot (attached or detached)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the principal structure on the lot
Parking
- –0 minimum; max 1.5 spaces/bedroom citywide (2 spaces/bedroom in Covington Town Center Overlay); Planning and Zoning Director may approve additional parking beyond the max with written justification.
Rental Restrictions
- –Cannot rent for gain unless the owner lives in the principal dwelling. STRs require a city certificate, minimum two-night stay, and location in permitted districts.
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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