ADU rules for Lamesa
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lamesa, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
3,514
Owner-occupied
40%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$4,900
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$68,854
Residential Types:
3,514 housing units
Single Family
1%
Other
99%
Zoning Districts:
5,176 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
78%(4,018)
C-1
12%(632)
R-2
4%(201)
I-2
3%(156)
Other
3%(169)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lamesa, TX?
Lamesa, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for accessory units.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU in R-1, R-2, M-1; no max; no transit-based reductions or conversion waivers.
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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