ADUs are allowed in KingsportTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kingsport, TN
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# of Properties
21,153
Owner-occupied
67%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$149,019
Median Lot Size
0.34 acres
Avg Income
$59,741
Residential Types:
21,153 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
25,077 parcels · 27 districts
R-1B
61%(15,344)
R-1C
7%(1,783)
R-1A
6%(1,469)
PD
5%(1,321)
Other
21%(5,160)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kingsport, TN?
Kingsport, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the greater of 30% of the principal dwelling’s floor area or 1,100 sq ft; on lots of at least 2 acres, up to 2% of lot area (capped at 5,000 sq ft) may be used instead.
Rental Restrictions
- –Dwelling-unit rentals require a weekly or longer basis; rentals under 7 days are not treated as dwelling-unit rentals.
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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