ADUs are allowed in FrankfortTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Frankfort, KY
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# of Properties
9,879
Owner-occupied
56%
Zoning districts
22
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$60,648
Residential Types:
9,879 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,480 parcels · 22 districts
RB
33%(3,426)
RC
28%(2,966)
SC
8%(798)
RH
5%(488)
Other
27%(2,802)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Frankfort, KY?
Frankfort, KY 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: Conditional Use Permit
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached/Internal ADUs: STRs limited to max 29 days; 1 STR contract at a time; occupancy = 2 bedrooms + 4; annual registration/licensing. SC/SH districts: non-owner-occupied STRs capped at 5% of total units (SC) or 8 units (SH); owner-occupied STRs may rent while away up to 24 days/year.
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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