ADUs are allowed in PharrTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pharr, TX
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# of Properties
16,266
Owner-occupied
0%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$180,488
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$49,552
Residential Types:
16,266 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
22,966 parcels · 22 districts
R1
59%(13,472)
RMH
8%(1,867)
R1A
8%(1,742)
PUD
6%(1,319)
Other
20%(4,566)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pharr, TX?
Pharr, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –ADUs outside R-3 and R-4 must be owner-occupied
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU; no max; on-street spaces do not count; off-premises parking within 200 ft and shared/joint parking allowed; parking must be free or contract (not hourly/daily) except in C-2.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADUs cannot be leased or rented in all districts except R-3 and R-4; only in R-3 and R-4 may they be rented; no lease term limits specified.
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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