Accessory Structures in Houston County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Houston County, Georgia.
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ADU Rules
Houston County's Land Development Regulations do not let anyone add a second house or mobile home to a residential lot as of right. Under Section 107, the Board of Zoning Appeals can grant a special exception permitting one additional single-family dwelling or mobile home on the same lot as a main house, but only where that main dwelling sits in an R-AG or R-1 district.
Houston County Extra Dwelling Needs Special Exception
Significant RestrictionsHouston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations § 107
Section 107. Additional Dwellings on a Single Lot. The Board of Zoning Appeals, after review of an application and public hearing thereon, may grant a special exception to permit one additional single-family dwelling, or mobile home on the same lot or parcel of land as that of the main dwelling provided that: 107.1. The main dwelling is located in a R-AG or R-1 District; 107.2. Each additional ...
Shed & Carport Rules
In unincorporated Houston County, a detached shed or accessory building can cover no more than 30 percent of the rear yard, cannot exceed two stories, and must sit at least 10 feet off any lot line. Front-yard placement is banned outright under the county's Comprehensive Land Development Regulations.
Houston County Accessory Building & Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsHouston County, GA Comprehensive Land Development Regulations § 93.1.3-93.1.4
93.1.3. A detached accessory building, not more than two (2) stories in height, may be constructed on not more than thirty percent of the rear yard. 93.1.4. No detached accessory building may be located on the front yard of a lot, nor closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line.
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