Can I Build an ADU on my property?
In the City of St. Peterburg, Fl. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) must meet the following requirements:
- Maximum unit size: 800 square feet or 67% of the existing home, whichever is less.
- Full unit features: Includes a bathroom and kitchen, and may include separate utility and electric meters and a mailing address if desired.
- Safety requirement: Two means of egress (ways for people to exit the building).
- Parking: Provision of an extra parking space on the property.
- Design requirement: Addition or new detached structure must match the architectural style of the existing home.
- Expanded eligibility: In July 2022, the City of St. Petersburg expanded eligibility to build ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) into more neighborhoods throughout the City.
- Property verification: Use the City’s ADU Map Lookup Tool to verify if an ADU is allowed on your property by entering the property address.
If you live in Pinellas County (Unincorporated) Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADU’s) must meet the following requirements:
- Size: ADUs cannot exceed 1,000 square feet (new as of September 2024).
- Number: Only one ADU is allowed per parcel of ownership.
- Occupancy:
- Maximum of two people per bedroom, plus two additional people in a common area.
- Total occupancy cannot exceed 10 people.
- Utility Connection: Separate metered utility connections are not permitted for ADUs.
- Primary Dwelling Occupancy: The primary dwelling must be owner-occupied unless rented as affordable housing (see updates below).
- Setbacks and Lot Coverage: All setback and lot coverage provisions must be met.
- Architectural Style: The ADU must match the architectural style of the existing home.
- Egress: The ADU must have two means of egress.
- Parking: An additional parking space must be provided on the property.