ADU Rules in Austin 2026: What You Can Build, What It Costs, and the STR Catch

Ed Neuhaus March 17, 2026 1 min read

Modern accessory dwelling unit in a backyard in Austin Texas with live oak trees and limestone pathway at golden hour

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Tags: Buyer Guide Hill Country Investment STR & Airbnb

Written by Ed Neuhaus

Ed Neuhaus is the broker and owner of Neuhaus Realty Group, a boutique real estate brokerage based in Bee Cave, Texas. With 19 years in Austin real estate and more than 2,000 transactions under his belt, Ed writes about the local market, investment strategy, and what buyers and sellers actually need to know. These posts are written by Ed with help from AI for editing and polish. Every post published under his name is personally reviewed and approved by Ed before it goes live.

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