ADU rules for Dalhart
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dalhart, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Parcels
3,942
Zoning districts
13
Avg Parcel Value
$192,007
Zoning Districts:
3,924 parcels · 13 districts
R-3
57%(2,222)
C
13%(504)
R-2
9%(350)
R-1
8%(300)
Other
14%(548)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Dalhart, TX?
Dalhart, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –ADUs not permitted; no ADU-specific parking standard in Dalhart code.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be used as a residence or any living quarters; caretaker’s/guard’s/servant’s quarters must not be rented or used as a separate dwelling and must have no kitchen facilities or separate utility connections.
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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