

ADUs are allowed in PearlTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pearl, MS
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# of Parcels
11,874
Zoning districts
21
Avg Parcel Value
$166,182
Median Parcel Size
0.29 acres
Zoning Districts:
11,765 parcels · 21 districts
R-1
65%(7,697)
C-2
9%(1,033)
R-E
7%(861)
R-3
6%(763)
Other
12%(1,411)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pearl, MS?
Pearl, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: No accessory building may be used as living quarters; cannot be rented at all.
- –Internal/Attached ADU: Cannot be rented as a separate unit (only one principal dwelling per lot).
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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