ADU · Columbia County
Can you build an ADU in Valatie, NY?
Village of Valatie has 6 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Valatie code indicates by district
The table below shows how each district treats ADUs, alongside the lot and setback standards that govern a second unit. District boundaries and conditions vary, so treat this as a starting point and confirm the district that applies to your parcel.
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 1 | 0.46 ac | 30 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential 2 | 0.23 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Business 1 | — | 10 / - / - ft | 35 ft | No |
| Business 2 | 0.46 ac | 45 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 0.46 ac | 30 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | 0.92 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
Residential 1 — The residential lot column is headed "Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit" — the figure is land per unit. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
Residential 2 — The base row is the single- and two-family case. A nonresidential use in R-2 takes the same 10,000 sq ft and 75 ft, so it needs no variant. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
Business 1 — THE BASE ROW IS NONRESIDENTIAL, and it publishes NO minimum lot area, lot width, front yard or rear yard at all — only a side yard, a coverage and a height. Note 1: no side yard is required except where the lot abuts a residential district, and any side yard provided must be at least 12.5 ft. Residential use in B-1 takes the R-2 District standards — 10,000 sq ft per dwelling unit, 75 ft of width, 30/15/30 yards and 25% coverage. The yards, width and coverage are recorded as variants; the LOT AREA is stated here rather than recorded, because the B-1 base row has none and a figure living only in a variant would be unreachable from the district itself. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
Business 2 — The base row is the NONRESIDENTIAL standard. Residential use in B-2 takes the R-2 District standards, recorded as variants. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
Light Industrial — NO DWELLINGS ARE PERMITTED in F — that is the schedule's entire residential entry for the district, so its figures are the nonresidential ones and no residential variant exists to record. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
Industrial — NO DWELLINGS ARE PERMITTED in I — that is the schedule's entire residential entry for the district, so its figures are the nonresidential ones. Maximum height is 2 1/2 storeys and 35 ft in every district.
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Valatie
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Valatie. No STR-specific local law found as of Jun 2026. Village has a general rental property chapter but no dedicated STR permit, cap, or night-limit ordinance. These are separate questions from whether you can build an ADU — a unit you're allowed to add isn't automatically one you're allowed to rent nightly, so check both.
Good to know
- Residential lot minimum0.23–0.46 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/38837960
- Building dept(518) 758-9806
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
ADU FAQ — Valatie, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Valatie, NY?
Village of Valatie has 6 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (518) 758-9806.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Valatie?
No. No district in Village of Valatie permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (518) 758-9806 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Valatie?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Valatie. ADU occupancy and short-term-rental rules are separate: an ADU you can build isn't automatically one you can rent nightly. Confirm both before you count on STR income.
What an ADU costs to build in Valatie
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $195k–260k at a standard finish, and the per-square-foot rate comes in above a full house because the kitchen, bath, panel and heating plant cost the same either way. See the full cost to build an ADU in Valatie, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Valatie is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) and provided for decision-support only — not legal or architectural advice. ADU eligibility, size, owner-occupancy and permit conditions vary by district and often carry exceptions; verify with the building department at (518) 758-9806 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.