ADU rules for Unincorporated Mathews
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Mathews, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
7,168
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$281,698
Median Lot Size
1.49 acres
Avg Income
$74,164
Residential Types:
7,168 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,713 parcels · 8 districts
RU
45%(5,709)
R1
37%(4,754)
R2
10%(1,334)
B2
3%(398)
Other
4%(518)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Mathews, VA?
Unincorporated Mathews, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –0 spaces minimum; ADUs not assigned a separate parking standard; §175-11.9: no minimum off-street parking
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a zoning permit per §175-15.28; occupancy limited to two persons per bedroom; designated on-call agent; parking and safety standards.
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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