Texas HB2480 regulates municipal and county authority over accessory dwelling units, including design, fees, and permit deadlines.

Texas HB2480 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter on the regulation of accessory dwelling units by municipalities and counties. The bill defines an accessory dwelling unit as a residential housing unit that is independent of the primary dwelling unit and a complete living facility. Municipalities and counties can regulate these units by ordinance, including allowing or prohibiting their construction, regulating design, and charging fees. The bill also allows municipalities and counties to apply general residential construction regulations to accessory dwelling units.

Texas HB2480 regulates municipal and county authority over accessory dwelling units, including design, fees, and permit deadlines.

Texas HB2480 amends the Local Government Code to create a new chapter on the regulation of accessory dwelling units by municipalities and counties. The bill defines an accessory dwelling unit as a residential housing unit that is independent of the primary dwelling unit and a complete living facility. Municipalities and counties can regulate these units by ordinance, including allowing or prohibiting their construction, regulating design, and charging fees. The bill also allows municipalities and counties to apply general residential construction regulations to accessory dwelling units.