ADUs are allowed in BryanTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bryan, TX
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# of Parcels
24,638
Zoning districts
24
Avg Parcel Value
$402,645
Zoning Districts:
24,720 parcels · 24 districts
RD-5
55%(13,540)
R-NC
12%(2,884)
PD
10%(2,517)
MF
5%(1,244)
Other
18%(4,535)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bryan, TX?
Bryan, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 1,000 sq ft citywide, or 1,200 sq ft within the Midtown Pattern Overlay District–Cottage and Flex House (MP‑CF).
Max Units
- –MP-CF overlay: 1 ADU per lot
Parking
- –Citywide: 1 space/ADU; MP-CF: 0 if ≤800 sq ft, 1 on-site if >800; ADU parking is in addition to principal dwelling parking; MP-CF space must be on-site when triggered
Rental Restrictions
- –Citywide: ADU shall not be rented or leased
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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