ADU rules for Groves
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Groves, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
88
Owner-occupied
74%
Zoning districts
10
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$86,461
Residential Types:
88 housing units
Single Family
58%
Apts (4+ units)
24%
Condos
3%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
7,208 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
46%(3,294)
R-2
38%(2,773)
C-2
8%(609)
C-1
6%(407)
Other
2%(125)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Groves, TX?
Groves, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy required; second unit limited to servant quarters.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory buildings attached to or detached from the main dwelling are not rented; servants quarters must be occupied by bona fide servants employed on the premises (not tenants).
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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ADU rules in other Texas municipalities
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