ADUs are allowed in MidlandTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Midland, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
33,815
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
21
Avg Home Value
$294,155
Median Lot Size
0.18 acres
Avg Income
$90,441
Residential Types:
33,815 housing units
Single Family
4%
2-3 Family
8%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
81%
Zoning Districts:
47,794 parcels · 21 districts
SF2
34%(16,019)
PD
21%(10,049)
SF1
14%(6,764)
SF3
9%(4,245)
Other
22%(10,717)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Midland, TX?
Midland, 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum living area of 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached ADU
- –Maximum living area of 30% of the principal residence’s floor area for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
- –Maximum ADU size of 30% of the principal residence area
- –Maximum ADU size limited to 10% of lot area (15% on lots 5 acres or larger) by the combined accessory-building cap
Max Units
- –1 ADU per tract/lot (all zoning districts)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –Min 2 spaces per dwelling unit; max not stated. Citywide standard applies to ADUs; existing uses at adoption need not add parking; new/altered/converted buildings must provide parking; parking may be on-site, on a contiguous lot/tract, or within 150 ft (except CB).
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory Dwelling Units shall not be leased or rented (no short-term or long-term rentals); no ADU may be leased separately from the principal residence.
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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