ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated BedfordTypes:DetachedInternal
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Bedford, TN
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# of Properties
162
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$376,709
Median Lot Size
1.65 acres
Avg Income
$78,173
Residential Types:
162 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,572 parcels · 15 districts
A-1
88%(12,894)
R-1
9%(1,247)
C-1
2%(235)
R3
1%(121)
Other
1%(75)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Bedford, TN?
Unincorporated Bedford, TN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 1,100 sq ft, and it must also be smaller than the principal dwelling’s floor area.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,100 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
- –ADU must be smaller than the principal dwelling; cap equals the principal dwelling's total floor area when known
Max Units
- –1 ADU per single-family lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –Adequacy standard only; no numeric ADU minimum/maximum; general off-street parking standards apply.
Rental Restrictions
- –The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used as a rental property.
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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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