ADU rules for Bedford
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bedford, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
13,510
Owner-occupied
7%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$294,322
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$88,283
Residential Types:
13,510 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
10%
Other
90%
Zoning Districts:
15,674 parcels · 17 districts
R7500
36%(5,602)
PUD
25%(3,865)
R9000
15%(2,351)
MD3
5%(849)
Other
19%(3,007)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bedford, TX?
Bedford, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –ADU occupancy limited to family or bona fide servant of main occupant
Rental Restrictions
- –Renting any ADU is prohibited (including short-term rentals); occupancy limited to a family member or bona-fide servant.
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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ADU rules in other Texas municipalities
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