ADUs are allowed in IrvingTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Irving, TX
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# of Properties
48,445
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
47
Avg Home Value
$609,584
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$102,949
Residential Types:
48,445 housing units
Single Family
89%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
4%
Zoning Districts:
61,740 parcels · 47 districts
R-6
38%(23,767)
PUD
16%(9,842)
R-7.5
10%(6,081)
C-C
4%(2,637)
Other
31%(19,413)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Irving, TX?
Irving, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting is prohibited for both detached and internal/attached ADUs; none shall be a source of income to the owner or user.
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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