ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) permit in New Braunfels, TX
Yes — you need a permit for adu (accessory dwelling unit) work in New Braunfels.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | No size threshold in the code |
| Fee | Пошлина за подачу жилого разрешения $50.00 плюс жилой plan review (25% от стоимости разрешения, не более $2,500.00) плюс building permit fee по Приложению D, Sec. B. |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | Sec. 14-29 (2021 IRC), R105.2 (новая жилая единица не подпадает под освобождение для accessory structures до 200 кв. футов); зонинг Sec. 144-3.8 разрешает одну accessory dwelling на участок |
| Based on | 2021 IRC as amended (City of New Braunfels) |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the New Braunfels building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
Either of you can pull it. When a contractor does the work, it is normally their job.
If you skip it
Работа без разрешения (жилая): двойная пошлина, максимум $500.00 за участок (Приложение D).
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | — | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| San Antonio | 30 mi | Yes | Building an accessory dwelling unit (garage apartment, ca… |
| Austin | 47 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Round Rock | 63 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Killeen | 98 mi | Yes | You need a building permit to build an accessory dwelling… |
| College Station | 125 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
Other work in New Braunfels
- Fence Depends
- Deck Depends
- Shed Depends
- Swimming Pool Depends
- Roof Replacement Yes
- Water Heater Yes
- HVAC Replacement Yes
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition —
- Driveway —
- Tree Removal —
- Sign Depends
- Short-Term Rental Yes
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Depends
- Basement —
- Above-Ground Pool Depends
Questions people ask
How much does a adu (accessory dwelling unit) permit cost in New Braunfels?
Пошлина за подачу жилого разрешения $50.00 плюс жилой plan review (25% от стоимости разрешения, не более $2,500.00) плюс building permit fee по Приложению D, Sec. B.. Valuation-based fees mean the number depends on what the job is worth, so the department quotes it when you apply.
I already built it without a permit. What now?
New Braunfels can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.