Georgia House Bill 1166: New Opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Georgia
A Major Shift in Georgia Housing Policy Georgia’s House Bill 1166 (HB 1166) represents a significant step toward increasing housing flexibility across the state. The legislation allows homeowners to constructAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) up to 400 square feet in areas where local zoning permits residential development. An ADU, sometimes referred to as a guest house, backyard cottage, carriage house, or…