ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated JacksonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Jackson, MS
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# of Properties
44,976
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$88,527
Median Lot Size
0.81 acres
Avg Income
$79,662
Residential Types:
44,976 housing units
Single Family
61%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
38%
Zoning Districts:
47,988 parcels · 24 districts
A-1
42%(20,117)
R-1
21%(9,938)
R-1A
13%(6,474)
A-2
9%(4,414)
Other
15%(7,045)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Jackson, MS?
Unincorporated 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
- –Maximum internal or attached ADU size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s size in A-2, A-3, R-1, R-1A, and R-1B districts.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –In A-2, A-3, R-1, R-1A, and R-1B, a detached ADU may not exceed 50% of the principal building’s footprint (also subject to rear-yard percentage caps not computed here).
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; driveways may count; no ADU-specific standard; countywide off-street parking applies
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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