Can I Have A Pool House Type Structure Built My Vacant Property And Live In It ?
February 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Questions & Answers
I was looking up storage sheds and pool houses and got an idea. I have a property in a residential area. There is nothing built on it and most the other properties adjacent to it and in the area for blocks away are also not built.
I was thinking of purchasing a pool house type stucture. This is a link.http://www.gazebocreations.com/cs_Struct…
Now I am planning having it built, then add electric to it and drywall and finish it. Inside, it is most likely going to look like a one room house. I am going to build a small wall for a very small bathroom with shower room. I am not sure how I waqnt to do plumbing yet.
I contacted the county. This is an unincorporated area in Florida. I was told that it the struture was not permanently atached, it could not be taxed. So I may have it build on a trailer and they skirt it.
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Do not depend on unofficial advice.
Check the local and state building and health requirements.
Local and state building regulate the structures and land useage.
Florida Building Code Onlinehttp://www.floridabuilding.org/BCISOld/b…
Local and state health regulate the water supply and water disposal systems.
It appears that the Plumbing Code for Florida is a sub-section of the Florida Building Code.
Many areas require a minimum size of building according to the lot size.
As for plumbing, you require a potable water supply, and a method to dispose of waste water.
Some areas may allow private wells and septic systems; these have to be installed correctly or you could become very ill and possibly die.
Good Luck.
Taxes and utility fees help support your community. Does your property have a road that leads to it? Taxes paid for that road. If your shanty is vandalized, would you want the sheriff to investigate? Taxes pay his/her salary.
Instead of a semi-permanent structure, get a fifth-wheel camper and drag it out to your property. For water you can capture rainwater in a cistern, or have a well drilled. For septic, you can use a cabin toilet that burns waste, or install a composting toilet.
I am not familiar with Florida code but usually if you have utilities such as sewer and water you have to pay tax as it is now a considered permanent structure.
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