ADUs are allowed in West PointTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for West Point, VA
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# of Properties
3,474
Owner-occupied
22%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$195,662
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$74,638
Residential Types:
3,474 housing units
Single Family
48%
Apts (4+ units)
13%
Other
39%
Zoning Districts:
4,234 parcels · 13 districts
R-1
19%(817)
R-4
17%(722)
R-2
14%(608)
R-3
12%(504)
Other
37%(1,583)
ADU Rules
What can you build in West Point, VA?
West Point, 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: By Right
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADUs generally may not be rented to tenants; in R-3, dwelling use is allowed only if lot-area requirements for total units are met. Short-term homestays: 24-hour minimum and 14 consecutive days maximum, with registration and tax compliance required.
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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