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ADU rules for Pantego

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pantego, TX

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# of Properties
860
Owner-occupied
39%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$318,165
Median Lot Size
0.27 acres
Avg Income
$71,311
Residential Types:
860 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
4%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
1,731 parcels · 18 districts
R-1
50%(863)
C-4
15%(267)
C-3
8%(139)
C-2
7%(120)
Other
20%(342)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Pantego, TX?

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

Max Units

  • R-1: 1 internal unit per detached dwelling
  • Detached ADUs: 0 allowed (any district)
  • R-2, R-3, R-4: 0 (not permitted)

Owner Occupancy

  • Owner-occupancy is not required.

Parking

  • 1 space/ADU (in addition to the 2 spaces for the primary dwelling); no max. ADUs treated as in-law suites (1 per dwelling; ≤25% of gross floor area; internal access; no separate utilities). Front-yard parking restricted; use a paved driveway to a garage/carport or a qualifying circular drive.

Rental Restrictions

  • Detached ADUs cannot be rented; internal ADUs may only be rented to family members; nonfamily rentals prohibited.

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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