ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated RankinTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Rankin, MS
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# of Parcels
48,794
Zoning districts
34
Avg Parcel Value
$120,291
Median Parcel Size
0.98 acres
Zoning Districts:
47,775 parcels · 34 districts
R-1B
21%(10,207)
R-MX
15%(7,243)
A-2
15%(7,065)
A-1
14%(6,608)
Other
35%(16,652)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Rankin, MS?
Unincorporated Rankin, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –The internal ADU must be smaller than the primary dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size must be smaller than the primary dwelling; conditional use approval required.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot/parcel
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no max; parking must be on the same parcel; no parking within 10 ft of a fire hydrant; driveway at least 24 ft wide or separate entrance/exit; fractional calculations round up
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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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