ADUs are allowed in BradyTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Brady, TX
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# of Properties
2,136
Owner-occupied
19%
Avg Home Value
$99,755
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Residential Types:
2,136 housing units
Agricultural
100%
ADU Rules
What can you build in Brady, TX?
Brady, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –A: 1 ADU/lot. MH, BLR, O/R/CBD/C/I: 0 ADU/lot.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU leasing prohibited in single-family and multifamily districts.
- –Agriculture district: accessory living structures shall not be leased or sold.
- –Attached/servant’s quarters not for rent (not involving rental of such facilities).
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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