ADU rules for Unincorporated Hancock
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Hancock, MS
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# of Properties
7,738
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$126,777
Median Lot Size
1.52 acres
Avg Income
$68,377
Residential Types:
7,738 housing units
Single Family
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
24,759 parcels · 13 districts
A-1
58%(14,434)
R-2
21%(5,279)
R-2A
6%(1,542)
R-1
5%(1,284)
Other
9%(2,220)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Hancock, MS?
Unincorporated Hancock, MS 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
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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Hancock County