Accessory Structures in Volusia County, FL (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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ADU Rules
Volusia County allows one accessory dwelling unit per single-family parcel in most residential and agricultural zoning classifications under County Code § 72-277(e), capped at 50 percent of the principal home's living area, provided the property owner occupies the main house and meets parking, setback and driveway standards.
Volusia County Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 72-277(e)
(e)Accessory dwelling units.(1)Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in the FR, RC, A-1 through A-4, RA, RR, R-1 through R-6, R-9, MH-3 through MH-6, MH-8, B-8, PUD, OMV, OUR, OTR, ORE, OCR, and SWR zoning classifications.(2)Development standards.a.Accessory dwelling units shall not be greater than 50 percent of the living area of the principal detached single-family dwelling unit on any ...
ADU Impact Fees
An accessory dwelling unit in unincorporated Volusia County can carry its own water, sewer, and electric meters, but Code of Ordinances § 72-277(e)(4) only triggers utility impact fees when the ADU has independent water and sewer connections: sharing the principal home's connections or running on a private well and septic avoids the charge.
Volusia County ADU Utility Impact Fees
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-277(e)(4)
Accessory dwelling units may have independent meter connections for water, sewer, and electric utilities from the principal detached single-family dwelling unit. Utility impact fees will not be charged if the accessory dwelling unit shares utility connections with the principal detached single-family dwelling unit or if the accessory dwelling unit shares or has an independent well and septic sy...
ADU Owner Occupancy
Volusia County will only allow an accessory dwelling unit on a lot where the principal single-family home is owner-occupied, and Code of Ordinances § 72-277(e)(2)b makes clear this requirement cannot be varied: there is no discretionary waiver path for an absentee owner renting out both units.
Volusia County ADU Owner-Occupancy Rule
Significant RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-277(e)(2)b
The residential lot shall be occupied by a principal detached single-family dwelling unit that is owner occupied. This requirement shall not be varied.
Shed & Carport Rules
Volusia County's Code of Ordinances § 72-2 defines a carport as an accessory structure, which pulls a detached carport into § 72-277(a)'s general accessory-structure rules: no placement in a front yard, at least five feet off any side or rear lot line, and a 25-foot height cap.
Volusia County Carport Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-2 (definition); § 72-277(a)(7)-(9)
Accessory use or structure: ... Accessory uses or structures shall include, but not be limited to, sheds; storage buildings; portable storage containers; gazebos; pergolas; carports; detached garages; bulkheads; seawalls... (7) Accessory structures located in side or rear yards may be located no closer than five feet from the corresponding lot lines... (8) Accessory structures shall not be loca...
Accessory Structures by City in Volusia County
4 cities in Volusia County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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