ADU rules for Del Rio
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Del Rio, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
403
Owner-occupied
14%
Zoning districts
11
Avg Home Value
$141,363
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$83,434
Residential Types:
403 housing units
Single Family
21%
2-3 Family
78%
Other
1%
Zoning Districts:
13,963 parcels · 11 districts
R-S
46%(6,365)
R-S-O
21%(2,976)
C-2-A
10%(1,451)
R-M
10%(1,425)
Other
13%(1,746)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Del Rio, TX?
Del Rio, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU cannot be rented; accessory buildings may not be used for dwelling purposes.
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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