ADUs are allowed in KingsvilleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kingsville, TX
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# of Parcels
9,079
Zoning districts
14
Avg Parcel Value
$175,032
Zoning Districts:
9,107 parcels · 14 districts
R1
67%(6,116)
C2
11%(1,008)
R3
9%(799)
C4
4%(326)
Other
9%(858)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kingsville, TX?
Kingsville, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 60% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 60% of the principal building's gross floor area
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; C-3 waives off-street parking; spaces must be on the same lot; in R1/R2 districts, parking must be garage-ready
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting to unrelated tenants restricted; the attached ADU may be used only as an apartment or secondary residence for servants or family members.
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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