ADUs are allowed in GermantownTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Germantown, TN
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# of Properties
14,502
Owner-occupied
91%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$582,244
Median Lot Size
0.35 acres
Avg Income
$157,283
Residential Types:
14,502 housing units
Single Family
93%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Zoning Districts:
15,783 parcels · 21 districts
R
55%(8,699)
R-1
16%(2,495)
R-T
11%(1,665)
RE-1
4%(607)
Other
15%(2,317)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Germantown, TN?
Germantown, 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
Max Units
- –1 in principal building + 1 in ancillary building (ancillary ≤ 500 sq ft)
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs must share single ownership with the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; principal dwelling requires 2 spaces in T3; 1.5 spaces/du in T4/T4R/T5R; 1.0 space/du in T5/T6; on-street frontage counts; no explicit residential max; >120% of min may require Justifiable Design Alternative; shared parking may reduce 1.5 in mixed-use areas.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited in conventional residential districts; long-term rentals permitted
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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