ADU rules for Post
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Post, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Parcels
1,957
Zoning districts
6
Zoning Districts:
1,956 parcels · 6 districts
R1
48%(937)
C
30%(584)
R2
12%(244)
I
8%(152)
Other
2%(39)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Post, TX?
Post, 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
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; no max; in C districts parking may be on-site or within 300 ft with approval; R-1/R-2 require on-lot space per family.
Rental Restrictions
- –Guest houses cannot be rented; no charge for occupancy; any rental disqualifies the unit for 12 months.
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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