ADUs are allowed in GunterTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Gunter, TX
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# of Parcels
672
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$353,111
Zoning Districts:
610 parcels · 9 districts
SF-1
27%(164)
THOR
24%(146)
TH
20%(119)
PD
12%(73)
Other
18%(108)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Gunter, TX?
Gunter, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size: 600 sq ft on lots under 1/2 acre; on lots 1/2 acre or larger, up to 50% of the main dwelling’s floor area, capped at 1,200 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size is 600 sq ft on lots under 0.5 acre; on lots 0.5 acre or larger, up to 50% of the main residential structure but no more than 1,200 sq ft.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot in AG, SF-E, SF-1, SF-2, PD (including a garage ADU).
- –0 ADUs allowed outside these districts.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy of the primary unit is required.
Parking
- –No numeric ADU parking minimum or maximum; ADUs must use the same driveway as the main residence and be located behind the primary residence; no ADU-specific parking in the citywide schedule
Rental Restrictions
- –No ADU rentals (short-term or long-term) allowed
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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