Can you build a duplex in Corpus Christi, TX?

Allowed with site-plan review

Small multifamily appears most plausible in RM districts and possibly in some commercial districts that allow multifamily, but the use matrix and procedural triggers were not provided. Feasibility is district-dependent and should be confirmed parcel by parcel.

Confidence: medium · Last researched May 2026

Dimensional standards in Corpus Christi, TX

RE Residential Estate District — minimum lot area1 acre
RS-6 Single-Family District — minimum lot area6,000 square feet
RM-1 Multifamily District — maximum density22 dwelling units per acre
RM-3 Multifamily District — maximum density36 dwelling units per acre
CN Neighborhood Commercial Districts — maximum multifamily density37 dwelling units per acre
CG General Commercial Districts — maximum multifamily density37 dwelling units per acre

Related questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Corpus Christi, TX?

The city maintains a short-term rental dashboard and links to a City of CC STR information site, indicating active administration of this use category.

What is the minimum lot size in Corpus Christi, TX?

Minimum lot size depends on the zoning district — RE Residential Estate District: 1 acre; RS-6 Single-Family District: 6,000 square feet.

What zoning districts are in Corpus Christi, TX?

Corpus Christi, TX includes districts such as FR Farm Rural District, RE Residential Estate District, RS Single-Family 22, 15, 10, 6, 4.5 Districts, RS-TF Two-Family District, RS-TH Townhouse District, RM Multifamily 1, 2, 3, and AT Districts, ON Neighborhood Office District, CN Neighborhood Commercial 1 and 2 Districts.

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