ADUs are allowed in AuroraTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Aurora, TX
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# of Parcels
608
Avg Parcel Value
$410,809
Median Parcel Size
1.17 acres
ADU Rules
What can you build in Aurora, TX?
Aurora, 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 800 sq ft for an internal/attached ADU
- –Maximum size of 66% of the primary dwelling’s floor area for an internal/attached ADU (garage area excluded by definition)
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 66% of the primary dwelling’s floor area (excluding any attached garage) or 800 sq ft, whichever is less.
Max Units
- –Single-family: 1 ADU/lot (attached or detached total 1).
- –Lots with >1 primary (duplex/multifamily): 0 ADUs.
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside on the premises, in primary or ADU.
Parking
- –ADU parking follows underlying district standards: SF—2 spaces per unit behind the building line; R-3/R-4—1 space per unit behind the front yard; general 1–4 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific waivers; off-street spaces must be on an improved surface and behind the required line.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached and attached ADUs may not be rented at all (no short-term or long-term rentals).
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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