How much land is required to build a house in Orange County?
Existing lots that are less than two acres in size and are of record in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk can be built on as long as the required setbacks can be met and approval by the health department is granted. In agricultural zoning district, the minimum lot area for a newly divided parcel of land is two (2) acres. *Lots created as part of a “family subdivision” must meet the minimum lot size requirements (exclusive of any road right-of-way or easement) in accordance with the zoning of the property. Please contact the Planning and Zoning office at (540) 672-4347 for the required lot sizes for residentially zoned property.
