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ADU rules for Eagle Pass

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Eagle Pass, TX

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# of Parcels
8,538
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$274,836
Zoning Districts:
8,693 parcels · 9 districts
R1
37%(3,187)
R2
25%(2,175)
R3
18%(1,598)
B1
12%(1,025)
Other
8%(708)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Eagle Pass, TX?

Eagle Pass, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Rental Restrictions

  • Detached ADUs (as accessory buildings) may not be rented.

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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