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A place for family. A space of your own. A new chapter in your backyard. Explore thoughtfully designed carriage houses and accessory dwelling units in Savannah, Georgia.
Let’s explore your property ↗Find your kind of ADU ↓
A FAMILIAR SAVANNAH IDEA
An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a separate living space on the same property as a main home. Think a backyard cottage, a garage apartment, or an attached in-law suite—with the essentials for independent living.
It’s a small home with a big purpose. The right starting point is your property, your plans, and the people who will call it home.
A PLACE TO START
Explore a sample layout.
Then make the conversation your own.
SAMPLE PLAN 01
A separate living space above a two-car garage, with an exterior stair, open living area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet.
Sample design for inspiration. Final dimensions, site suitability, and permit requirements need a project-specific review.
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MORE THAN EXTRA SQUARE FOOTAGE
Give loved ones an independent place to live, with you nearby.
Plan for visiting family, changing needs, or a future living arrangement.
Consider long-term housing as part of your plans. Rental permissions and financial results depend on your property and circumstances.
FROM “WHAT IF” TO WELCOME HOME
Good projects begin with good questions.
Here’s what the journey typically includes.
Review the address, jurisdiction, zoning, access, utilities, and the space available.
Connect your goals with a layout, design direction, and a project-specific scope and budget.
Confirm applicable requirements and prepare the plans and permit submissions the project needs.
Move through construction, inspections, and the final steps required before occupancy.
LOCAL CONTEXT MATTERS
A Savannah mailing address is a starting point, not a zoning determination. Begin by confirming the governing jurisdiction and the requirements for your particular lot.
Explore the City’s ADU overview ↗City educational resource. Confirm current rules before designing or building.Lot conditions, building size, setbacks, and access.
Existing architecture and any applicable historic review.
Utility connections, site constraints, and the intended living arrangement.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
A carriage house can be an ADU when it functions as a separate residence on a property with a main home. An ADU may also be an attached suite or garage apartment. The name alone does not establish permitted use.
That takes an address-specific review. Start with the governing jurisdiction and zoning, then examine site conditions and the proposed design. This website does not determine eligibility or guarantee approval.
Size, design, finishes, site preparation, utility connections, and approval requirements all affect the budget. A useful estimate starts with a defined scope and a review of your property.
Do not assume ADU approval also permits short-term rentals. Verify the rental use separately with the governing jurisdiction before making plans or income projections.
Design, reviews, permits, site work, construction, and inspections each affect the schedule. A project-specific timeline should follow the initial property and scope review.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Tell us what you have in mind. Share your property address and a few details to start a conversation about your ADU.
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