ORLANDO · ADU BUILDER · 2026

ADUs in Orlando — rules, costs, and what to expect.

Orlando passed a citywide ADU ordinance in 2023. The framework is permissive, the permit queue is moving, and rental demand from the metro's healthcare and hospitality workforce is steady. A Tooly fits inside every Orlando residential district.

MAX ADU SIZE
800 sq ft
Tooly is 264
TYPICAL RENT
$1,350–$1,650
long-term, furnished
PERMIT TIMELINE
6–12 weeks
City of Orlando
ORLANDO RULES

What Orlando's 2023 ADU ordinance allows.

The City of Orlando permits ADUs citywide in single-family residential districts under its 2023 ordinance. Key parameters:

Orange County unincorporated areas permit ADUs under a separate but similar ordinance. If your address is outside Orlando city limits, refer to Orange County Permits & Licenses.
THE NUMBERS

What a Tooly costs in Orlando, all-in.

Tooly unit (delivered, furnished, finished)$85,000
Orlando building permit + impact fees$2,500 – $5,000
Foundation + site prep$9,000 – $17,000
Utility tie-ins$5,000 – $12,000
Total installed cost$101,500 – $119,000

Orlando rental economics

Furnished 1-bedroom rents in Orlando's core neighborhoods (College Park, Audubon Park, Mills 50, Milk District) sit at $1,350–$1,650/month. Winter Park and Thornton Park push toward $1,800. Strong year-round demand from healthcare workers and theme-park employees.

PERMIT PROCESS

How to get an ADU permit in Orlando.

  1. Zoning verification — confirm ADU eligibility via the Orlando Building & Permitting portal.
  2. Building permit application — Tooly provides the architectural and structural package.
  3. Plan review — typically 3–5 weeks.
  4. Permit issuance — construction begins.
  5. Inspections + CO — all standard FBC inspections.

Realistic timeline from contract to move-in: 13–18 weeks.

Orlando is one of Florida's most permissive ADU markets.

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