ADUs are allowed in University ParkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for University Park, TX
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# of Properties
6,948
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
74
Avg Home Value
$2,819,696
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$220,853
Residential Types:
7,157 housing units
Single Family
77%
2-3 Family
11%
Apts (4+ units)
12%
Zoning Districts:
8,548 parcels · 74 districts
SF-2
22%(1,846)
SF-3
20%(1,696)
SF-4
19%(1,635)
MF-2
6%(530)
Other
33%(2,841)
ADU Rules
What can you build in University Park, TX?
University Park, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU occupants must be owner's immediate family or full-time domestic workers.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; director may set a minimum ratio for unlisted uses; general residential standards apply; parking must be on the same lot and behind the front building line.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs may not be used for rental purposes or barter exchange; permits require a recorded deed restriction limiting occupancy to immediate family members or full-time domestic workers of the owner-occupant.
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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