ADU rules for Amarillo
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Amarillo, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
34,801
Owner-occupied
55%
Zoning districts
598
Avg Home Value
$147,007
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$59,047
Residential Types:
34,801 housing units
Single Family
81%
2-3 Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
12%
Zoning Districts:
74,604 parcels · 598 districts
R-1
40%(29,710)
R-3
16%(12,218)
R-2
12%(8,737)
MF-1
7%(4,855)
Other
26%(19,084)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Amarillo, TX?
Amarillo, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU (Servant’s/Caretaker’s Quarters) may not be rented; must be used only for persons employed on the premises (or their immediate family).
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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