ADUs are allowed in GrapevineTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Grapevine, TX
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# of Properties
12,711
Owner-occupied
2%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$492,420
Median Lot Size
0.21 acres
Avg Income
$98,573
Residential Types:
12,711 housing units
Single Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
92%
Zoning Districts:
17,042 parcels · 32 districts
R-7.5
55%(9,438)
R-5.0
9%(1,580)
CC
6%(983)
R-12.5
5%(910)
Other
24%(4,131)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Grapevine, TX?
Grapevine, 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: By Right
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking ratio; general residential parking rules apply (no front-yard parking; must be on the same lot as the main use)
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached guest house not for rent or permanent occupancy; cannot be rented. Servant/caretaker quarters on the premises must be for employees and not for rent or use as a separate domicile.
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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