ADUs are allowed in CantonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Canton, TX
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# of Parcels
2,181
Zoning districts
16
Avg Parcel Value
$236,683
Zoning Districts:
2,169 parcels · 16 districts
R-1
43%(936)
B-2
16%(339)
R-2
9%(206)
NZ
7%(152)
Other
25%(536)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Canton, TX?
Canton, 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: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Internal or attached accessory dwelling units are prohibited; the maximum allowed internal unit size is 0 sq ft.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is 50% of the primary home’s heated and cooled living space
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (detached/freestanding only, behind the primary dwelling) in RA, R-1, R-2, R-3
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupant must occupy the primary dwelling during ADU occupancy.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU minimum (in addition to the primary); 2 spaces maximum; spaces must be paved and on the same lot as the ADU/primary use; no waivers stated.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; ADU cannot be leased separately from the primary dwelling; ADU may only be used by a guest, family member, or caretaker for the owner/occupant.
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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