ADUs are allowed in Corpus ChristiTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Corpus Christi, TX
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# of Parcels
119,711
Zoning districts
37
Avg Parcel Value
$414,951
Zoning Districts:
119,705 parcels · 37 districts
RS-6
66%(79,423)
RS-4.5
11%(13,732)
IL
3%(3,615)
CG-2
3%(3,462)
Other
16%(19,473)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Corpus Christi, TX?
Corpus Christi, 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 detached ADU size is the lesser of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area and a district cap: 1000 sq ft (FR, RE, RS-22); 800 sq ft (RS-15, RS-10); 500 sq ft in RS-6/RS-4.5, or 800 sq ft if the lot exceeds 10,000 sq ft.
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 1 per lot or parcel; Mixed-use developments: 0 per lot.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must occupy either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –2 spaces/dwelling unit; max 2; general residential parking applies; on-street within 300 ft may count with approval; tandem parking allowed on single-family lots; CBD/CI areas exempt from parking table
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; long-term rentals permitted
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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