ADUs are allowed in BullardTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bullard, TX
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# of Properties
1,226
Owner-occupied
100%
Zoning districts
12
Median Lot Size
0.24 acres
Avg Income
$109,838
Residential Types:
1,226 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
1,486 parcels · 12 districts
R-1A
59%(879)
R-MH
15%(222)
C-2
14%(206)
R-2
5%(68)
Other
7%(111)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bullard, TX?
Bullard, 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –ADUs are not authorized in Bullard; maximum internal ADU (in-home apartment) area is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot (not permitted)
Parking
- –ADUs not permitted; no ADU parking requirements
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not permitted as a dwelling; cannot be rented.
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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