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The St. Petersburg ADU Guide

Your complete resource for building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and surrounding areas. Understand local zoning, setbacks, size limits, material options, economics, & permitting, and explore real ADU projects in Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater.

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Everything You Need to Know About ADUs

Zoning Overview

Understand zoning rules and allowable ADU

options in Hillsborough & Pinellas County.

Setbacks & Size

Learn setback requirements, height limits, and max square footage by area.

Material Selection

Explore durable, Florida-friendly materials and design options.

ADU Economics

See real costs, rental income potential, and return on investment.

Permits & Engineering

How to get permit-ready plans and navigate the permitting process.

Real Builds & Interviews

Watch real ADU projects and hear from Tampa

Bay homeowners.

A HOMEOWNER'S PERSPECTIVE

Max's ADU Story

Max built a xxx sq. ft. ADU in St. Petersburg to create rental income, flexible space, and build generational wealth for his family. Hear his story, and how HB Design and Engineering helped him out! 

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"It's going to be good for our family becuase it's going to be cashflow postitive from day one."

"ADUs are a great way to addres the housing affordability crisis."

"There's a lot to love about ADUs here."

REAL PROJECTS

ADUs We've Built in Florida

ADU VIDEO GUIDE

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A X page guide covering zoning, setbacks, economics, permitting, design tips, costs, and more. 

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