Accessory Structures in Orlando, FL (2026)
3 verified accessory structures rules for Orlando, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
Orlando permits accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in many residential zoning districts under Land Development Code provisions adopted to expand affordable housing options. ADUs may be attached or detached, with size and setback limits that vary by zone. The primary dwelling typically must be owner-occupied. ADUs require a full building permit, must meet the Florida Building Code including hurricane wind-load standards, and connect to city utilities. Short-term rental of ADUs is generally restricted unless the property qualifies for a homestead-based STR registration.
Accessory Dwelling Units in Orlando
Some RestrictionsFla. SB 184 (2025) (Accessory dwelling units)
SB 184: Housing GENERAL BILL by Rules ; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development ; Community Affairs ; Gaetz Housing; Authorizing a landlord to accept reusable tenant screening reports and require a specified statement; requiring, rather than authorizing, local governments to adopt, by a specified date, an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certa...
ADU Impact Fees
Orlando prices the transportation impact fee on an accessory dwelling unit by the conditioned square footage the ADU adds to the existing single-family home, not as a brand-new house. If the new conditioned total does not exceed the next tiered single-family rate, no additional transportation impact fee is due. The fee is payable when the development permit issues, and the parks impact fee applies the same added-square-footage test.
Orlando ADU Impact Fees
Some RestrictionsOrlando City Code § 56.06(K); § 56.07 (Exhibit A rate schedule)
In the case of an applicant for a development permit for an ADU, the transportation impact fee will be based on the additional (conditioned space) square footage that the ADU adds to the existing single-family (conditioned space) square footage. If the new square footage total of the conditioned space does not exceed the next tiered single-family rate, there shall be no additional impact fee du...
Shed & Carport Rules
Orlando scales a shed's rear-yard setback to its size and height under Section 58.901, from zero feet for a small, low shed up to 15 feet for a taller one, and caps every accessory structure combined at 35% of the rear-yard area behind the house, with pools, hot tubs and spas exempted from that cap.
Orlando Accessory Structure & Shed Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsOrlando City Code § 58.901
(c) Minimum Setbacks from Rear Lot Line for Accessory Structures. Height* Size <8 ft. 8-12 ft. >12 ft.* ≤100 sq. ft. 0 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. >100 sq. ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. *For structures with multiple heights, the height of the taller portion of the building shall determine the setback requirement. [...] (g) Distance Between Buildings. [...] 1. A detached accessory building up to 12 feet in height...
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