ADUs are allowed in FalfurriasTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Falfurrias, TX
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# of Parcels
2,693
Zoning districts
8
Avg Parcel Value
$66,355
Zoning Districts:
2,691 parcels · 8 districts
R-1
43%(1,160)
R-1M
21%(567)
R-2M
10%(262)
TC
7%(181)
Other
19%(521)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Falfurrias, TX?
Falfurrias, TX 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –No more than 50% of the principal home’s total floor area.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; max 150% of required (up to 1.5 spaces); exceptions: on-street spaces may count; Zoning Administrator may approve alternative parking plan; TC/TE districts require 1 space per unit.
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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