Zoning Districts in Austin
Browse the zoning districts in Austin, TX. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Austin divides its land into 23 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
SF-1
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SF-2
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SF-3
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SF-4A
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SF-4B
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SF-5
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SF-6
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MF-1
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MF-2
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MF-3
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MF-4
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MF-5
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MF-6
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LO
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GO
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GR
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CS
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CH
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L
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MU
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LI
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MI
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HI
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About Austin Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Austin.
Source: Austin City Code Title 25, Section 25-2-774 — Secondary Apartments; HOME Ordinance 2023-05-18. Last verified April 3, 2026. View source