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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Brownfield, TX

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# of Parcels
4,979
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$73,971
Median Parcel Size
0.23 acres
Zoning Districts:
4,979 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
42%(2,112)
R-2
19%(949)
C-2
14%(678)
R-3
12%(612)
Other
13%(628)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Brownfield, TX?

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

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum of 600 sq ft or 50% of the principal building’s floor area, whichever is greater, for accessory buildings (limits a detached ADU).
  • –With Administrative Adjustment, maximum may exceed 50% up to the district FAR cap (FAR × lot area); existing floor area counts toward this cap.

Rental Restrictions

  • –Short-term rentals (<30 days) prohibited; leases must be month-to-month or longer.

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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