ADU rules for Unincorporated Upson
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Upson, GA
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# of Properties
7,992
Owner-occupied
51%
Zoning districts
41
Avg Home Value
$121,048
Median Lot Size
1.07 acres
Avg Income
$59,692
Residential Types:
7,992 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,699 parcels · 41 districts
AR
61%(6,480)
R2
27%(2,900)
R5
7%(786)
C2
2%(198)
Other
3%(335)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Upson, GA?
Unincorporated Upson, 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
Max Units
- –1 guest quarters per lot with another dwelling
- –1 temporary manufactured home or travel trailer per lot for hardship
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Parking
- –ADU parking not listed; unlisted-use rule applies—admin determines parking by the most similar listed use (typically 2 spaces per dwelling unit for single-family/two-family or apartments).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (A-R) must not be used as rental property.
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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Upson County