ADU rules for Hereford
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hereford, TX
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# of Parcels
5,624
Avg Parcel Value
$172,800
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hereford, TX?
Hereford, 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
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; existing uses on the ordinance's effective date are exempt from adding parking and existing parking cannot be reduced below the minimum; parking may be on the lot, an immediately contiguous lot, or within 200 ft.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU rental limited to servant's quarters only; may not be rented to anyone other than the family of a bona fide servant.
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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