ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated BlandTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Bland, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
198
Owner-occupied
33%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$82,949
Median Lot Size
0.48 acres
Avg Income
$69,543
Residential Types:
198 housing units
Single Family
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,232 parcels · 6 districts
A1
97%(7,020)
C
2%(151)
CUP
0%(36)
COMM
0%(22)
Other
0%(3)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Bland, VA?
Unincorporated Bland, VA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Owner Occupancy
- –Occupied by the landowner's family or up to two employees.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals must be on a weekly or longer basis; stays under one week are not permitted.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Virginia?
- –Virginia does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
- –SB 304 would have mandated ADUs. It passed the Virginia Senate in 2024 but was continued/left in House committee (i.e., not enacted statewide)
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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