ADU rules in Brandon, FL — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Hillsborough County LDC §6.11.02 allows an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on a conforming residential lot with a minimum lot area of 7,000 square feet, occupied by a principal owner-occupied detached single-family dwelling.
ADU living space is limited to 900 square feet. A variance may permit up to 1,200 sq ft (or 25% of the principal dwelling living area, whichever is less) on lots of at least 14,520 sq ft. The principal dwelling must remain owner-occupied while the ADU is in use.
Unpermitted ADUs face stop-work, removal, and code enforcement penalties. Renting an unpermitted ADU may violate the BTR and lodging laws.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Brandon, FL
Hillsborough County Property Maintenance Code §8-116 requires owners to keep all premises free of weeds, dead vegetation, and accumulated debris. The 18-inch...
Brandon, FL
Routine pruning of non-protected trees in Brandon does not require a County permit, but pruning of any grand oak (>34 inches DBH) requires compliance with AN...
Brandon, FL
Brandon falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Year-Round Watering Restrictions, which limit lawn watering to one day per week ...
Brandon, FL
Hillsborough County Property Maintenance Code §8-116 requires improved residential properties to keep grass, weeds, and dead vegetation trimmed below 18 inch...
Brandon, FL
Long-term (>30 day) residential rentals in Brandon do not require a registration program with the County, but each rental property must hold a Hillsborough C...
Brandon, FL
Hillsborough County requires commercial door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit / certificate of registration from the Tax Collector and Sheriff under Cha...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Hillsborough County.
See how other cities in Hillsborough County handle adu rules.
See how Brandon's adu rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.