Accessory Structures in Pasco County, FL (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
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ADU Rules
Unincorporated Pasco County allows one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per lot in zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. Under LDC Section 530.24, an ADU may not exceed 1,200 square feet of living space, must be smaller than the principal unit, and must meet the principal structure's setbacks, height, and lot coverage.
ADUs allowed; max 1,200 sq ft, smaller than main home
Some RestrictionsPasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.24 (Accessory Dwelling Units), adopted by Ord. No. 25-22 (Apr. 9, 2025)
530.24 Accessory Dwelling Units. A. Intent and Purpose. To allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be constructed in zoning districts that allow single family dwelling units and in portions of MPUDs that have single family dwellings as principal permitted uses. ... 1. Dimensional Standards. a. Size. The minimum size of an ADU shall be subject to the Florida Building Code. ADUs shall not exceed...
Shed & Carport Rules
In unincorporated Pasco County, accessory buildings and structures (including sheds) must be set back at least 5 feet from any rear or side lot line, may not sit in an easement, and may not be built before the principal building is started or used for residential purposes. A shed 150 square feet or less needs no building permit if it has tie-downs and meets setbacks.
Sheds: 5 ft from side/rear lines; no permit under 150 sq ft
Some RestrictionsPasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.3 (Construction of Accessory Buildings and Structures)
Construction of Accessory Buildings and Structures. No accessory building or structure, except fencing, shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the principal building has been actually commenced. No accessory building shall be used for residential purposes, except as provided elsewhere in this Chapter 500. Accessory buildings or structures shall not be constructed within five ...
Garage Conversions
A garage may be converted to living space in unincorporated Pasco County only as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) under LDC Section 530.24. When a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door must be removed and the building opening closed, the unit must meet the Florida Building Code and ADU size limits, and on-site parking must be replaced.
Garage-to-ADU allowed; garage door removed, opening closed
Some RestrictionsPasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.24.B.2 (ADU Development Standards), adopted by Ord. No. 25-22
2. Development Standards. a. Florida Building Code and the applicable provisions of this Code shall apply. b. Where a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door shall be removed, and the building opening closed. c. Parking shall be provided on site unless permanent on-street parking is permissible within the neighborhood. The number of required parking spaces shall be pursuant to Section 90...
Accessory Structures by City in Pasco County
3 cities in Pasco County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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