ADUs are allowed in Wichita FallsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Wichita Falls, TX
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# of Properties
34,813
Owner-occupied
57%
Zoning districts
23
Avg Home Value
$171,388
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$68,634
Residential Types:
34,813 housing units
Single Family
87%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
10%
Zoning Districts:
39,687 parcels · 23 districts
SF2
65%(25,693)
SF1
11%(4,400)
GC
8%(3,014)
RMU
6%(2,575)
Other
10%(4,005)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Wichita Falls, TX?
Wichita Falls, 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: By Right
Max Units
- –Single-family lots (citywide): 1 ADU/lot (lot >= 10,000 sq ft)
- –HFNO single-family detached: 1 ADU/lot
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
Parking
- –1 space per new ADU in HFNO; citywide ADU parking not specified; gravel/alternative paving allowed for ADUs
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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