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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Cresson, TX
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# of Properties
76
Owner-occupied
28%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$226,929
Median Lot Size
0.53 acres
Avg Income
$114,598
Residential Types:
76 housing units
Single Family
64%
Other
36%
Zoning Districts:
994 parcels · 10 districts
A
42%(420)
RR
28%(282)
SF-7
9%(93)
GC
6%(61)
Other
14%(138)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Cresson, TX?
Cresson, 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 500 sq ft for internal/attached accessory dwelling (garage apartment).
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 500 sq ft for accessory dwelling/garage apartments (detached ADU/backyard cottage).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy not required
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached accessory buildings are not rented.
- –No accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes other than by domestic servants employed on the premises.
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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