Whether you’re planning for family, rental income, a home office, or aging parents, Texas Backyard Homes Guide helps connect homeowners with trusted local professionals and practical resources.
From architects and general contractors to electricians, plumbers, and interior designers — find every pro you need for your ADU project in a single search. No more chasing referrals.
Explore detached ADUs, garage conversions, garage apartments, duplexes, prefab homes, and other small-scale housing options designed for modern Texas living.
Detached ADU
Build a small house behind or beside your primary home.
Garage Conversion
Use existing square footage in the primary home to build a living space with a separate entrance.
Attached ADU
Build a separate living space on the side or back of the primary home.
Second Story ADU
Build an apartment or living space above the primary home in the attic or by adding a second story.
Basement ADU
Convert a basement into a living space with an ADU.
Above Garage ADU
Add living space above the garage.
Whether it’s aging parents who want their independence or adult kids saving for a home of their own, a backyard ADU gives your family the space to stay connected on a Texas-sized property. Same lot. Different door.
With Texas rental demand at an all-time high in DFW, Austin, and Houston, a well-built ADU can generate $1,200 to $2,500 per month. Find a contractor who specializes in rental-ready builds and knows what local tenants are looking for.
As housing needs continue to evolve across Texas, small-scale homes offer a more adaptable and neighborhood-friendly way to create space without leaving the communities people already love.
We’re building a growing network of builders, architects, designers, lenders, and housing professionals helping Texans create practical and beautiful backyard homes.
If your company works in the ADU or small-scale housing space, we’d love to hear from you.