ADUs are allowed in North Richland HillsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Richland Hills, TX
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# of Properties
21,137
Owner-occupied
4%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$363,647
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$97,028
Residential Types:
21,137 housing units
Single Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
92%
Zoning Districts:
24,802 parcels · 27 districts
R-2
43%(10,662)
R-3
20%(4,964)
PD
9%(2,335)
R-1
5%(1,348)
Other
22%(5,493)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Richland Hills, TX?
North Richland Hills, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –Base residential districts: 0 ADUs per lot (not permitted)
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement stated.
Parking
- –Town Center: Ancillary apartment (edge/general subzones) = 1 per bedroom; citywide ADU minimum none; no maximum; exceptions: shared parking allowed in Town Center; on-street parking may count toward Center/Core ratios
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; long-term rentals permitted
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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