ADUs are allowed in HiramTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hiram, GA
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# of Properties
2,050
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
11
Median Lot Size
0.10 acres
Avg Income
$93,393
Residential Types:
2,050 housing units
Single Family
33%
Other
67%
Zoning Districts:
2,509 parcels · 11 districts
R-4
57%(1,440)
R-2
29%(726)
B-2
7%(182)
B-1
3%(70)
Other
4%(91)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hiram, GA?
Hiram, 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: Special Permit
Max Units
- –Guest House: 1 per lot; other ADU types: none specified.
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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