

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
11,397
Owner-occupied
32%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$91,756
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$49,855
Residential Types:
11,397 housing units
Residential Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
14,432 parcels · 15 districts
R-3
32%(4,663)
R-2
25%(3,540)
R-1
18%(2,543)
R-4
12%(1,708)
Other
14%(1,978)
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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is the lesser of 1,000 sq ft or 75% of the principal single-family dwelling’s gross floor area for attached ADUs; no maximum is specified for internal ADUs.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is the lesser of 75% of the principal single-family dwelling’s gross floor area or 1,000 sq ft.
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).
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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