ADUs are allowed in TexarkanaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Texarkana, AR
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
11,441
Owner-occupied
32%
Zoning districts
16
Avg Home Value
$91,558
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$49,865
Residential Types:
11,441 housing units
Residential Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,445 parcels · 16 districts
R-3
32%(4,660)
R-2
25%(3,548)
R-1
18%(2,540)
R-4
12%(1,710)
Other
14%(1,987)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Texarkana, AR?
Texarkana, AR follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –R-1 Rural Residential: up to 2 temporary secondary dwellings per lot; total max 3 dwellings (1 permanent + 2 temporary) sharing a single driveway.
- –R-1 Overlay: up to 2 temporary secondary dwellings per qualifying R-1 lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy the primary residence on the property.
Parking
- –Min: 1.5 spaces/ADU (2 spaces for temporary secondary dwelling units behind the front setback); max: none; exceptions: off-street parking required in all districts except C-2; up to 25% may be off-site within 300 ft; no ROW may count; temporary units must have 2 spaces behind the front setback (garage/carport/pad).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: renting to the general public prohibited; permits restricted to family members only.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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