ADUs are allowed in MurfreesboroTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Murfreesboro, TN
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# of Parcels
47,206
Zoning districts
35
Avg Parcel Value
$663,024
Median Parcel Size
0.29 acres
Zoning Districts:
44,700 parcels · 35 districts
PRD
21%(9,166)
RS-10
18%(7,881)
RS-15
17%(7,678)
RS-12
12%(5,419)
Other
33%(14,556)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Murfreesboro, TN?
Murfreesboro, TN follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 700 sq ft
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 70% of the gross floor area of the principal structure
Max Units
- –1 per lot (accessory apartment on single-family-zoned lots)
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy at least one dwelling unit on premises.
Parking
- –Max 6 spaces per dwelling unit (excluding garages); no ADU-specific ratio; general rules apply: 4 spaces/du citywide; CBD: no off-street parking; City Core Overlay: 1 space for 1-bedroom, 2 spaces for 2+-bedrooms.
Rental Restrictions
- –Outside City Core Overlay: Neither the primary dwelling nor the accessory apartment may be rented to non-family members.
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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