ADUs are allowed in JacksonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jackson, MS
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# of Properties
53,013
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
50
Avg Home Value
$82,810
Median Lot Size
0.25 acres
Avg Income
$54,001
Residential Types:
53,013 housing units
Single Family
99%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
78,472 parcels · 50 districts
R-1A
36%(28,019)
R-1
30%(23,349)
R-4
11%(8,270)
R-2
7%(5,593)
Other
17%(13,241)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jackson, MS?
Jackson, MS 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –TND: Maximum of 800 sq ft or 50% of the principal residence’s heated floor area, whichever is less.
- –§602.13 district: Maximum of 850 sq ft or 50% of the principal residential structure, whichever is less (Use Permit required).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –In TND, a detached ADU may not exceed 800 sq ft or 50% of the principal residence’s heated floor area, whichever is smaller.
- –Where allowed by Use Permit, a detached accessory living quarter is limited to the smaller of 850 sq ft or 50% of the principal residence.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family detached lot
- –0 ADUs for other principal types (duplex, townhouse, multifamily)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required for ADUs
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to principal); no max. In TND: adjacent on-street parking may count toward the minimum; shared on-site parking allowed; ADU driveway/access must be via rear alley.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU requires a covenant running with the land stating it will never be leased or rented.
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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