ADUs are allowed in ParisTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Paris, TX
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# of Parcels
14,041
Zoning districts
22
Avg Parcel Value
$208,847
Zoning Districts:
13,887 parcels · 22 districts
SF-2
41%(5,625)
2F
17%(2,408)
C
10%(1,352)
SF-3
9%(1,216)
Other
24%(3,286)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Paris, TX?
Paris, 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
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is the lesser of 35% of the primary dwelling’s size or 900 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per zoning lot
Parking
- –1 off-street, paved space per ADU; covered parking limited to 1 space; spaces must be 9 ft by 20 ft and paved
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental of the detached ADU is prohibited (not rented or leased).
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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