ADUs are allowed in AugustaTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Augusta, GA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
71,562
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
26
Avg Home Value
$170,291
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$64,935
Residential Types:
71,562 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
82,200 parcels · 26 districts
R-1A
26%(21,267)
R-1C
16%(13,318)
R-1
13%(10,518)
R-1B
11%(8,721)
Other
35%(28,376)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Augusta, GA?
Augusta, GA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
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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