ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated OldhamTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Oldham, KY
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
39
Owner-occupied
38%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$502,624
Median Lot Size
4.85 acres
Avg Income
$125,133
Residential Types:
39 housing units
Single Family
21%
Apts (4+ units)
28%
Other
51%
Zoning Districts:
19,343 parcels · 24 districts
R-2
38%(7,317)
CO-1
15%(2,921)
AG-1
15%(2,880)
R-2A
14%(2,633)
Other
19%(3,592)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Oldham, KY?
Unincorporated Oldham, KY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 25% of the primary structure's square footage.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in the primary structure or ADU.
Parking
- –Off-street parking required for the ADU; no numeric min/max; administrator sets for unlisted uses; no more than 3 outdoor resident vehicles
Rental Restrictions
- –STRP required for any ADU short-term rental; owner-occupied STRPs may be permitted with STRP permit; non-owner-occupied STRPs require a CUP.
- –STRP limits: permit before advertising; no outdoor signage; sufficient parking; no food prepared or served; principal renter ≥21; no simultaneous rental to more than one party; occupancy cap = 2 × sleeping rooms + 4; max stay 30 consecutive days.
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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