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ADU rules for Donna

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Donna, TX

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# of Properties
3,708
Owner-occupied
0%
Zoning districts
6
Avg Home Value
$153,913
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$54,453
Residential Types:
3,708 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,115 parcels · 6 districts
R2
42%(2,145)
R1
36%(1,864)
B1
11%(557)
B2
8%(412)
Other
3%(137)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Donna, TX?

Donna, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Owner Occupancy

  • No owner-occupancy requirement.

Rental Restrictions

  • Servants Quarters in ADUs may not be rented or used as a separate domicile

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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