ADU Owner Occupancy: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do adu owner occupancy rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin removed its ADU owner-occupancy requirement when the HOME Initiative Phase 1 (Ordinance 20231207-001) took effect in December 2023. A property owner is no longer required to live on the lot to build an ADU or to rent the ADU long-term. Both the main house and the ADU may be rented to separate tenants by an absentee owner. No deed restriction is recorded.
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Travis County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| Owner Occupancy | Not required | - |
| Authority | HOME Ord. 20231207-001 (Dec 2023) | - |
| Deed Restriction | Not recorded on new permits | - |
| Older Permits | May still carry deed restriction | - |
| State Mandate | None | - |
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Austin FAQ
Can I rent both my main house and my Austin ADU without living there?
Yes. Since HOME Phase 1 took effect in December 2023, Austin no longer requires owner occupancy of either unit. An absentee owner can lease the principal dwelling and the ADU to separate long-term tenants.
I have an older ADU permit with a deed restriction - what now?
Pre-HOME permits often recorded a deed restriction requiring owner occupancy. The restriction stays on title until the owner applies to Development Services for a release. While the recorded restriction is on file, both units cannot be rented to non-owners without breaching the deed restriction.
Pflugerville FAQ
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