ADU guides · Updated October 2026

ADU guides for Orlando homeowners.

Each guide answers one question in its first paragraph, then covers the details and the cases where the answer changes. Rules and figures carry a date and a source.

What does an ADU cost and earn in Orlando?

How much does an ADU cost in Orlando?National cost ranges by type, Orlando's own fee averages, and what moves the price.Read the guide How much rent can an ADU earn in Orlando?Current Orlando rents, what sets an ADU's rent, and the limits on renting.Read the guide

What do the rules allow?

Can I build an ADU on my Orlando lot?Districts, lot-size thresholds, the floor area ratio, parking and meters.Read the guide Does Florida law require cities to allow ADUs?The state statute, the 2026 bill that failed, and what that means locally.Read the guide

How can I use and fund an ADU?

Does Orlando pay homeowners to build an ADU?The city's rebate of up to $10,000, the fee rebates, and the rental terms that come with them.Read the guide Can I put my Orlando ADU on Airbnb?Orlando's home-sharing rules, state licensing and what to do instead.Read the guide

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Give us the property address and we will look up its zoning, lot size and flood status before anyone draws a plan. The lot check is free. We work in Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Winter Garden and Altamonte Springs.