ADU Laws by State (2026)

Explore ADU legislation across 19 states. Each state has different rules governing where and how you can build an ADU.

All 19 States with City Data

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Arizona

Moderate

3 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 5.3/10.

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California

Very Friendly

15 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 8.0/10.

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Colorado

Friendly

3 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.7/10.

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District of Columbia

Friendly

1 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.0/10.

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Florida

Moderate

4 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 5.2/10.

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Georgia

Moderate

2 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 5.5/10.

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Hawaii

Moderate

1 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.0/10.

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Illinois

Moderate

2 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.5/10.

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Massachusetts

Moderate

3 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.3/10.

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Minnesota

Friendly

2 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.5/10.

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New York

Moderate

3 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 5.7/10.

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North Carolina

Moderate

3 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.0/10.

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Oregon

Friendly

4 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.8/10.

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Pennsylvania

Moderate

1 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 4.0/10.

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Tennessee

Friendly

1 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.0/10.

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Texas

Moderate

5 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.2/10.

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Utah

Very Friendly

1 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 8.0/10.

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Virginia

Moderate

2 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 6.5/10.

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Washington

Friendly

4 cities covered. Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.5/10.

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