ADUs are allowed in WolfforthTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wolfforth, TX
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# of Parcels
1,139
Zoning districts
10
Avg Parcel Value
$191,116
Median Parcel Size
0.18 acres
Zoning Districts:
1,159 parcels · 10 districts
R1
68%(788)
C-2
7%(85)
PD
7%(80)
AO
6%(66)
Other
12%(140)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wolfforth, TX?
Wolfforth, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size: greater of 600 sq ft or 50% of the principal building’s gross floor area (residential lots).
Parking
- –ADUs are not listed in the off-street parking table; for unlisted uses, the city administrator shall determine a substantially similar use and apply its parking requirement. Shared or remote parking may be used within 400 ft and must be secured by a recorded easement/agreement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; ADUs may be rented only on a month-to-month or longer basis.
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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