ADUs are allowed in Mineral WellsTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Mineral Wells, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
4,643
Owner-occupied
0%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$0
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Residential Types:
4,643 housing units
Agricultural
100%
Zoning Districts:
10,156 parcels · 15 districts
SF-9
28%(2,814)
SF-6
28%(2,794)
MH
14%(1,456)
C
7%(698)
Other
24%(2,394)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Mineral Wells, TX?
Mineral Wells, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standards; general reductions may apply (admin up to 10%; ZBA special exception for 11–50%); no separate parking standard for servants' quarters.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU may not be rented (short-term or long-term).
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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