Accessory Structures in Walton County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Walton County, Georgia.
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ADU Rules
Walton County allows guest houses by right on agricultural and R-1 lots of 1.2 acres or larger with county water (2.4 acres on a well), capped at 800 square feet, matched to the main home's design, and never rented or leased out separately.
Guest House Rules in Walton County, GA
Some RestrictionsWalton County Land Development Ordinance § 6-1-410
Guest Houses are allowed by right in the A, A1, A2 and R-1 properties that are one and one-fifths (1.2) acres in size or larger with county water and two and two-fifths (2.4) acres in size or larger with well. ... Guest houses are an accessory use to the primary residence. ... Caretaker Houses are allowed by right in the B-2, B-3, TC, MUBP, M-1 and M-2 zonings. ... A.The use must maintain a res...
Shed & Carport Rules
A shed or other accessory building in unincorporated Walton County must sit at least five feet from any property line and stay in the rear or side yard behind the front setback. Land Development Ordinance Section 5-2-100 also caps how much cumulative accessory-building square footage an R1 platted lot can carry, scaled to lot size.
Accessory Building and Shed Rules, Walton County
Some RestrictionsWalton County Land Development Ordinance § 5-2-100
A.All accessory buildings, structures, and uses of land, including off-street parking, shall be located on the same lot as the principal building(s) to which they are accessory.1.All accessory buildings or structures shall be located in the rear yard or in the side yard behind the front yard setback line. Excluded are tracts of land five (5) acres or greater, whereas accessory uses shall not be...
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