Accessory Structures in Walton County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Walton County, Florida.
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ADU Rules
Walton County allows one accessory dwelling unit per single-family residential lot under Land Development Code Sec. 2.02.00(B)(3). The ADU cannot exceed 800 square feet of heated and cooled area or 75 percent of the primary home's livable area, whichever is smaller, and a detached ADU cannot exceed the primary dwelling's height, keeping it clearly subordinate to the main house.
Walton County Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
Some RestrictionsWalton County Land Development Code § 2.02.00(B)(3)
3.Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The purpose of this section is to provide for inexpensive housing units to meet the needs of Walton County residents. This section is also intended to protect the property values and residential character of neighborhoods where accessory dwelling units are located. Accessory dwellings may be allowed in single-family residential areas provided that all of the fol...
Shed & Carport Rules
Sheds, utility buildings, and greenhouses in unincorporated Walton County must meet the same setback and distance standards as other structures under Land Development Code Sec. 2.02.00(B)(2). Any accessory building storing hazardous, incendiary, or noxious material has to sit at least 100 feet from every property line, and none of these buildings can encroach into the setback along an abutting right-of-way.
Walton County Storage Building Standards
Some RestrictionsWalton County Land Development Code § 2.02.00(B)(2)
2.Storage Buildings, Utility Buildings, Greenhouses.a.No accessory buildings used for industrial storage of hazardous, incendiary or noxious materials shall be located nearer than 100 feet from any property line.b.Storage buildings, greenhouses, and the like shall be approved only in compliance with standards for distance between buildings, and setbacks, if any, from property lines.c.Storage an...
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