ADU permit rules in Texas
Most cities start from the model building code (IRC) and change a number or two. An ADU is a dwelling. Every jurisdiction requires a building permit and a final inspection before anyone lives in it.
City rules below were each checked against the city’s own pages.
Cities we cover in Texas
- ADU permits in Austin partial
- ADU permits in Houston partial
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