ADUs are allowed in GulfportTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gulfport, MS
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# of Properties
25
Owner-occupied
12%
Zoning districts
33
Median Lot Size
1.53 acres
Avg Income
$63,780
Residential Types:
25 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
35,142 parcels · 33 districts
R-1-10
19%(6,711)
R-1-7.5
17%(6,092)
R-2
16%(5,595)
R-1-5
10%(3,499)
Other
38%(13,245)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gulfport, MS?
Gulfport, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –0 per lot for residential (single-family, two-family, multifamily); ADUs not allowed.
- –Overlay district: 1 accessory one-family dwelling unit per lot by right (parking requirements apply).
Parking
- –CBD exempt from off-street parking; overlay district allows accessory one-family dwelling if on-site parking requirements are met, otherwise a parking plan is required; no numeric ADU parking standard is provided.
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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