ADUs are allowed in KermitTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kermit, TX
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# of Parcels
3,653
Zoning districts
10
Zoning Districts:
3,690 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
76%(2,805)
R-2
7%(254)
I-1
4%(151)
C-1
4%(132)
Other
9%(348)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kermit, TX?
Kermit, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached ADU
- –Maximum size of 30% of the principal residence’s gross floor area for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 30% of the principal residence’s gross floor area
- –Maximum detached ADU size of 1,000 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Either the primary residence or ADU must be owner-occupied
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to principal-residence minimum); max = 150% of required parking (ADUs not exempt); on-street credit allowed except in R-1/R-2; shared parking allowed with agreement.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU cannot be leased separately; any rental must be included in the principal residence's lease.
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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