ADUs are allowed in Highland VillageTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Highland Village, TX
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# of Parcels
5,728
Zoning districts
33
Avg Parcel Value
$645,345
Zoning Districts:
5,715 parcels · 33 districts
PD-1-SF-8
14%(817)
PD-2-SF-12
13%(749)
SF-15
12%(706)
SF-10
12%(677)
Other
48%(2,766)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Highland Village, TX?
Highland Village, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the main building’s total floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the main building’s total floor area.
Max Units
- –1 accessory dwelling per lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: no separate rental; entire lot must be leased to a single tenant under one written lease.
- –Occupancy limited to owner/relatives or specified occupants; rental to unrelated parties or paid short-term stays is prohibited.
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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