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Can you build an ADU in Kenmore, NY?
Village of Kenmore has 3 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Kenmore 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 Use District No. 1 (One-Family) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
| Residential Use District No. 2 (One/Two-Family) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
| Residential Use District No. 3 (Apartments) | — | 25 / 1.5 / - ft | 30 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Kenmore
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Kenmore. No local short-term-rental law found as of 2026-08-26. The Village Code is on Municode (codified through Local Law No. 1-2026) and all 24 chapters were enumerated: there is no rental, lodging, tourist-home or transient-occupancy chapter. Chapter 16 is Peddlers, Solicitors and TRANSIENT MERCHANTS — an itinerant-vendor law that has nothing to do with lodging, and should not be mistaken for one. Zoning Chapter 25's full section list was read and carries no short-term-rental, tourist-home or boarding provision; the residential article covers customary home occupations (§ 25-69) and accessory uses (§ 25-72) only. Absence of a found STR law is not permission. New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) separately requires every host statewide to register the unit regardless of local law. Confirm with Village of Kenmore at (716) 873-5700 before listing. 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.
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ADU FAQ — Kenmore, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Kenmore, NY?
Village of Kenmore has 3 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (716) 873-5700.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Kenmore?
No. No district in Village of Kenmore permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (716) 873-5700 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Kenmore?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Kenmore. 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 Kenmore
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $200k–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 Kenmore, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Kenmore is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-06) 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 (716) 873-5700 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.