ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated Prince GeorgeTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Prince George, VA
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
12,196
Owner-occupied
83%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$255,711
Median Lot Size
1.50 acres
Avg Income
$94,981
Residential Types:
12,196 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,321 parcels · 17 districts
R-A
40%(5,680)
R-1
20%(2,815)
A-1
15%(2,198)
R-2
14%(2,060)
Other
11%(1,568)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Prince George, VA?
Unincorporated Prince George, VA 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Occupancy limited to approved family member(s) with an annually renewed permit; non-family and short-term/vacation rentals prohibited.
- –Kitchen must be removed within 90 days after occupancy ends; permit is non-transferable.
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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