Accessory Structures in Okaloosa County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Okaloosa County, Florida.
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ADU Rules
Guest houses and garage apartments are permitted accessory dwelling units in every zoning district in unincorporated Okaloosa County, but the Land Development Code caps them at one per lot, requires the unit to stay detached from the main house, and limits its size to no more than the square footage of the principal home.
Okaloosa County Garage Apartment ADU Rules
Some RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Land Development Code § 2.21.05.6
6.Guest house/garage apartment: Guest houses and garage apartments are permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following restrictions:a.No more than one guest house shall be permitted on any lot or parcel.b.Guest houses are to be detached from the principal dwelling unit but may be connected by a covered walkway.c.The guest house shall not exceed the total square footage of the princip...
Shed & Carport Rules
Okaloosa County lets a storage shed of 200 square feet or less go up without a building permit in any zoning district. Anything larger needs a permit, and every shed must sit at least five feet off the side and rear lines.
Okaloosa County Shed & Outbuilding Rules
Few RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Growth Management, Permit Guide for Residential Storage Sheds
Accessory uses or structures located in side or rear yards shall be no closer than five (5) feet to any property line, except as otherwise specified herein.
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