Garage ADU conversion in Charlotte

[Solomon Rosenberg]

Does anyone know if you can legally convert a garage to an adu in Charlotte? And can i rent it out for long term? The property is zoned for single family, Thank you.

[Dominic Pizzi]

You should be okay if the ADU is legally conforming. You may need to file for zoning variance for a SFR with detached ADU.

[Evans Wright]

Hey @Solomon Rosenberg, depending on the area you might have different zoning ordinances. In June 2023, that will all change due to the new Uniform Development Ordinance going into effect for Charlotte. With the changes, you will be able to build an ADU up to 40% of the square footage of the primary structure if it is attached i.e. garage. If it is detached, you can build a structure up to 50% of the primary structure.

Here is the link for the UDO that specifically addresses ADU's.

https://charlotteudo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CLT-UDO-Adopted-08_22_22.pdf#page=299

Hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions.

[Solomon Rosenberg]

Thanks for the info @Evans Wright