ADU rules for Bluffton
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bluffton, SC
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# of Properties
15,219
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$688,488
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$104,408
Residential Types:
15,219 housing units
Single Family
76%
Apts (4+ units)
9%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
17,512 parcels · 19 districts
PUD
89%(15,672)
RG
4%(765)
NG-HD
2%(360)
C3NMU
1%(152)
Other
3%(563)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bluffton, SC?
Bluffton, SC follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited unless a Town short-term rental permit is obtained and the district permits such use; in Planned Unit Developments, ADU short-term rentals may be further limited by HOA covenants or development agreements.
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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ADU rules in other South Carolina municipalities
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