ADU rules for Fort Stockton
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort Stockton, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,469
Owner-occupied
0%
Zoning districts
14
Avg Home Value
$162,156
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$81,983
Residential Types:
2,469 housing units
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
4,410 parcels · 14 districts
SF-1
35%(1,561)
SF-3
15%(668)
SF-4
13%(558)
C
10%(451)
Other
27%(1,172)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Fort Stockton, TX?
Fort Stockton, 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: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Single-family (SF-1–SF-4): 0 ADUs/lot; Two-family & Multifamily: none specified; A/PD/other non-res: none specified
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –In a single family district, an accessory building shall not be used as a dwelling unit.
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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