ADUs are allowed in GarlandTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Garland, TX
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# of Properties
66,454
Owner-occupied
78%
Zoning districts
52
Avg Home Value
$362,464
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$89,841
Residential Types:
66,454 housing units
Single Family
96%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
76,700 parcels · 52 districts
SF-7
52%(39,511)
PD/SF-7
12%(9,475)
MIXED
8%(5,849)
SF-10
5%(3,836)
Other
24%(18,029)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Garland, TX?
Garland, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 30% of the main building floor area, but the cap cannot be less than 600 sq ft.
Parking
- –Guest House: 1 space/du; Guard/Manager/Caretaker: 2 spaces/du; Rental Unit: 1 space (efficiency/1-bedroom) or 2 spaces (2+ bedrooms)
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory Dwellings may not be sublet.
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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