ADUs are allowed in HollandTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Holland, TX
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# of Parcels
734
Zoning districts
13
Avg Parcel Value
$168,078
Zoning Districts:
745 parcels · 13 districts
R1
58%(433)
R1-A
11%(82)
M
8%(56)
C
7%(55)
Other
16%(119)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Holland, TX?
Holland, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; Downtown Historic District minimum waived and voluntary off-street parking capped at 6 spaces; ADUs behind a main dwelling follow the same off-street rules; P&Z may grant special exceptions up to 10%.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Texas?
- –Texas does not have a statewide ADU law. ADUs are regulated entirely at the local level.
- –ADU rules vary significantly by city, and many jurisdictions prohibit ADUs outright.
- –Counties generally lack zoning authority, but other restrictions may still apply outside city limits.
- –Outside city limits, ADU feasibility often depends on subdivision rules, deed restrictions, and septic or fire requirements.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
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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