ADUs are allowed in DiamondheadTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Diamondhead, MS
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# of Parcels
7,303
Zoning districts
11
Avg Parcel Value
$124,589
Zoning Districts:
7,303 parcels · 11 districts
R-2
66%(4,821)
R-3
11%(829)
R-1
11%(792)
MH
6%(413)
Other
6%(448)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Diamondhead, MS?
Diamondhead, MS 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached accessory dwelling units are prohibited; maximum area is 0 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; accessory structures shall not be used as habitable dwellings.
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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