Built for how the Charlotte metro actually works
Zoning, setbacks, and permitting for accessory dwellings shift from one city and county to the next. We work across the region, and every project starts with a check against the specific rules that apply to your address.
Map centered on the Charlotte, NC metro region. A Modern Jack does not maintain a public office address — we come to you for site assessments.
Cities we serve
Charlotte, NC
The region's largest market, with a wide mix of lot sizes — from close-in neighborhoods well suited to basement or garage conversions, to larger suburban lots that support a detached ADU.
Matthews, NC
A popular choice for families adding a ground-floor in-law suite or detached ADU while keeping the character of an established neighborhood.
Mint Hill, NC
Larger residential lots in Mint Hill often support detached ADUs and standalone accessory structures with room to spare.
Harrisburg, NC
Growing family neighborhoods where a garage conversion or in-law suite can add space without a full move to a larger house.
Concord, NC
A mix of established and newer construction, where we evaluate garage conversions, basement finishing, and detached options case by case.
Waxhaw, NC
Larger-lot communities in Waxhaw are frequently well suited to detached ADUs that give a parent or adult child their own complete home on the property.
Counties we serve
Mecklenburg County
Covering Charlotte and its surrounding towns, with permitting handled through the county's building and zoning departments.
Union County
Serving Waxhaw and neighboring communities, where suburban and rural-residential lots are common.
Stanly County
Serving families east of Charlotte with room to consider detached and garage-based accessory living options.
Rowan County
Extending service north of Concord for families evaluating multigenerational modifications on both established and newer lots.
Zoning varies — that's why Phase 1 exists
Accessory dwelling unit rules, setback minimums, and permitting timelines are set locally and change over time. Rather than publish blanket claims about what's allowed where, we check your specific address against current zoning and utility requirements as the first deliverable of every project — before you spend money on design.
Not seeing your town listed?
Reach out — we regularly take on projects throughout the broader Charlotte metro beyond this list.