Florida ADU Laws & Rules (2026)

Compare ADU zoning rules across 4 Florida cities. Average ADU score: 5.2/10.

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Key Florida ADU Laws

Florida ADU Laws

  • Live Local Act (2023): Statewide protections for ADUs as affordable housing
  • City-level variation — Miami-Dade, Tampa, and Jacksonville leading adoption
  • Short-term rental rules vary significantly by municipality
  • Growing demand due to housing affordability crisis

Florida Cities ADU Comparison

CityMax SizeSetbacksPermit FeesBuild Cost1BR RentScore
Jacksonville 800 sq ft 20 feet $3,200-$5,000 $125,000-$245,000 $1,100-$1,600/mo 5/10
Miami 750 sq ft 25 feet $5,000-$8,000 $180,000-$350,000 $1,600-$2,200/mo 5/10
Orlando 900 sq ft 15 feet $2,800-$4,500 $130,000-$260,000 $1,200-$1,750/mo 6/10
Tampa 800 sq ft 20 feet $3,500-$5,500 $140,000-$280,000 $1,300-$1,850/mo 5/10

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