ADUs are allowed in BorgerTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Borger, TX
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# of Properties
4,899
Owner-occupied
64%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$112,560
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Residential Types:
4,899 housing units
Agricultural
100%
Zoning Districts:
7,604 parcels · 11 districts
GR
41%(3,092)
SU
39%(2,996)
C-MU
10%(789)
C
3%(199)
Other
7%(528)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Borger, TX?
Borger, 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 of 25% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling for an attached or internal ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 40% of the principal dwelling's gross floor area.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal or accessory unit
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; cap at 125% of the minimum in C-MU and DA districts; space must be at least 9 ft by 20 ft, hard surface, accessible from street/alley, not encroaching on a sidewalk, and not part of an access drive to a garage/carport
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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