ADUs are allowed in BeaumontTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Beaumont, TX
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# of Properties
1,421
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
21
Median Lot Size
0.15 acres
Avg Income
$77,401
Residential Types:
1,421 housing units
Single Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
48%
Condos
26%
Other
24%
Zoning Districts:
53,325 parcels · 21 districts
R-S
63%(33,831)
RM-H
17%(8,951)
GC-MD
8%(4,445)
LI
3%(1,410)
Other
9%(4,688)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Beaumont, TX?
Beaumont, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; rear placement and family-use only; must conform to yard/open space and off-street parking; existing principal spaces may not be counted toward ADU; CBD exemption
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; ADU may be occupied only by family members of the occupant of the principal dwelling; renting to unrelated tenants is prohibited.
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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