ADU rules for Hurt
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hurt, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
970
Owner-occupied
71%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$150,049
Median Lot Size
0.86 acres
Avg Income
$48,969
Residential Types:
976 housing units
Single Family
99%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Zoning Districts:
1,530 parcels · 11 districts
R-1
76%(1,170)
R-2
14%(213)
C-1
5%(80)
I-1
2%(23)
Other
3%(44)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hurt, VA?
Hurt, 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
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot (prohibited)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement stated
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; on the same lot as the dwelling; council may alter via special use permit for unusual topography or extraordinary situations
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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