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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Oxford, MS

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# of Parcels
15,181
Zoning districts
22
Avg Parcel Value
$322,422
Zoning Districts:
15,162 parcels · 22 districts
NR
27%(4,034)
SMF
20%(3,056)
SR
13%(1,910)
TSR
8%(1,166)
Other
33%(4,996)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Oxford, MS?

Oxford, MS follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum in-home apartment size of 1,000 sq ft
  • –Maximum in-home apartment size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft.
  • –Maximum detached ADU size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area.

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per principal dwelling (detached single-family dwelling or townhouse)
  • –0 ADUs per lot for duplex/triplex/quadplex/multifamily

Owner Occupancy

  • –Primary dwelling must be owner-occupied

Parking

  • –1 space per ADU bedroom (off-street, side or rear); max = 25% above minimum (not fixed; subject to Planning Director/Planning Commission) ; exceptions: Director may waive/adjust due to abundant on-street parking; off-site parking within 500 ft allowed; Director may accept fewer spaces with applicant data

Rental Restrictions

  • –ADUs approved as Special Use cannot be rented; use limited to family members, guests, or employees (not rentals); rentals may occur only if approved as a Special Exception with a recorded restrictive covenant.

What's allowed on your lot?

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