Perris · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Perris?
In Perris, a single-family home is allowed in 8 base zones (A-1, R-20,000, R-10,000, R-8,400, R-7,200 and 3 more) (Perris use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-1, R-20,000, R-10,000, R-8,400, R-7,200, R-6,000, MFR-14 and MFR-22
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Perris Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a single-family home can go
Perris's code calls this use “One detached single-family dwelling (R-6,000 and MFR zones: attached and detached)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Light Agricultural/Interim Designation | Allowed | § 19.20.020 |
| R-20,000 Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.21.020 |
| R-10,000 Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.22.020 |
| R-8,400 Single-Family Residential 8,400 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.23.020 |
| R-7,200 Single-Family Residential 7,200 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.24.020 |
| R-6,000 Single-Family Residential 6,000 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.25.020 |
| MFR-14 Multi-Family Residential 3,000 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.26.020 |
| MFR-22 Multi-Family Residential 1,950 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed | § 19.28.020 |
What else applies
- SB 9 housing developments are a separate row (Chapter 19.30). CN, CC and PO prohibit residential uses.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: R-4 and CN/CC/PO/OS/P chapters hold no cell for the 16 uses beyond those listed; Chapter 19.08 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Perris
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the A-1 zone in Perris?
Yes. Perris's use table lists it as allowed in A-1 (Light Agricultural/Interim Designation) (§ 19.20.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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