Rental Property Investor · Greensboro NC · Member since 2024 · 42 posts · 21 votes
I own multiple SFHs as rental property. I purchased a 4k sqft investment home that is built perfectly for a multi home layout with some renovation.
Must i have the home rezoned? Or can i have 2 different power meters installed and mailboxes? I know the septic must be upgraded, different hvac units for each.
Rental Property Investor · Brandon, SD · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
1y
Since you are in the country, you will want to contact the county administrator. In my area, counties don't have zoning, but they do enforce certain rules, like housing eligibility, which often has one house per 40 acres. Probably will be different in your area. Another avenue would be to call your utility companies and ask about installing additional meters.
Investor · Hendersonville, NC · Member since 2016 · 498 posts · 285 votes
1y
First thing, check with your county’s zoning office. If the property isn’t already zoned for multifamily, you might need to go through the rezoning process. Sometimes they’ll let you add meters and mailboxes without rezoning, but that depends on local rules, so definitely ask.
For the septic, upgrading is probably a must. Make sure it can handle the extra capacity before you get too far along. Separate HVAC systems are a good idea too—makes things easier for tenants and utility billing.
I’d also recommend talking to a contractor or local utility company about what’s needed for separate power meters and mailboxes. It’s usually doable, but the costs can add up.