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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Von Ormy, TX

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# of Properties
123
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$160,759
Median Lot Size
0.51 acres
Avg Income
$54,464
Residential Types:
123 housing units
Single Family
98%
2-3 Family
2%
Zoning Districts:
405 parcels · 11 districts
R
77%(311)
C
12%(49)
NZ
7%(28)
C-3
1%(4)
Other
3%(13)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Von Ormy, TX?

Von Ormy, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • Maximum size of 50% of the principal residence in R, ND-1, and ND-2 (not applied in ED).

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • Maximum ADU size is 50% of the principal residence’s gross floor area in districts where ADUs are Limited (R, ND-1, ND-2).

Max Units

  • 1 ADU per lot in all districts

Rental Restrictions

  • Short-term rentals prohibited in all zones except ED; long-term rentals permitted.

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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