ADU rules for Covington
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Covington, KY
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# of Properties
13,195
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
31
Median Lot Size
0.10 acres
Avg Income
$67,129
Residential Types:
13,195 housing units
Single Family
86%
2-3 Family
9%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
16,130 parcels · 31 districts
SU
58%(9,393)
SR
22%(3,478)
TUR-HP
7%(1,182)
DTC-HP
2%(348)
Other
11%(1,729)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Covington, KY?
Covington, KY 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
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (2 spaces in RR/RS); expansions: parking only to serve enlarged area; historic district rehab/reuse: no parking required
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; tenancy must be monthly or longer.
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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