ADUs are allowed in New BraunfelsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for New Braunfels, TX
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# of Parcels
23,704
Zoning districts
38
Avg Parcel Value
$542,149
Zoning Districts:
23,174 parcels · 38 districts
R-2
29%(6,741)
PD
15%(3,538)
R-1
13%(3,042)
R-1A-6.6
12%(2,781)
Other
31%(7,072)
ADU Rules
What can you build in New Braunfels, TX?
New Braunfels, 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
- –In SND-1, a detached accessory dwelling is capped at 500 sq ft; two-story detached ADUs are not allowed.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; in Walnut Avenue Special District, parking must be behind the primary building (side allowed if rear access is blocked by an existing structure); combined/shared parking may reduce by 10%.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (30 days or less) prohibited in residential districts for both detached and attached ADUs; STRs also prohibited in floodways citywide.
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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