ADUs are allowed in ClarksvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Clarksville, TN
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# of Properties
55,110
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
33
Avg Home Value
$275,955
Median Lot Size
0.30 acres
Avg Income
$77,859
Residential Types:
55,110 housing units
RESIDENTIAL
100%
Zoning Districts:
68,556 parcels · 33 districts
R-2
32%(22,071)
R-1
29%(19,739)
R-4
10%(7,191)
R-1A
8%(5,653)
Other
20%(13,902)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Clarksville, TN?
Clarksville, TN 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (excluding garage and utility space).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area (ordinance excludes garage and utility space).
Owner Occupancy
- –The primary residence must be owner-occupied.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest houses and attached ADUs shall not be rented or offered for rent (including short-term rentals); they must be occupied by a guest or family member.
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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