ADU rules for Emory
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Emory, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Parcels
644
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$234,032
Zoning Districts:
670 parcels · 9 districts
R1
58%(387)
C
30%(198)
A
4%(30)
P
3%(18)
Other
6%(37)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Emory, TX?
Emory, 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
- –0 ADUs per lot (all districts; not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; general citywide provisions apply; detached ADUs not permitted under accessory building rules.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU may be used only for dwelling by domestic servants employed on the premises; general rental prohibited.
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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