ADU rules for Cisco
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cisco, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
177
Owner-occupied
16%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$13,846
Median Lot Size
0.26 acres
Avg Income
$60,790
Residential Types:
177 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
100%
Zoning Districts:
2,995 parcels · 13 districts
SF-1
50%(1,492)
MH-1
18%(535)
C-1
14%(428)
C-2/MF
7%(215)
Other
11%(325)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cisco, TX?
Cisco, 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.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (guest house) not rentable or used as a separate dwelling; servant's quarters not for rent in the Agricultural district.
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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ADU rules in other Texas municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
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