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ADUs are allowed in Fort Worth
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Fort Worth, TX

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# of Properties
169,045
Owner-occupied
4%
Zoning districts
1238
Avg Home Value
$303,542
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$85,946
Residential Types:
169,045 housing units
Single Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
92%
Zoning Districts:
342,378 parcels · 1,238 districts
A-5
59%(202,470)
B
7%(24,009)
A-7.5
3%(10,187)
R1
3%(9,407)
Other
28%(96,305)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Fort Worth, TX?

Fort Worth, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • –An in-home apartment may not exceed the size of the principal structure.

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –The detached ADU cannot be larger than the primary home's size.

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

Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.

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