ADU · Greene County
Can you build an ADU in Coxsackie, NY?
Town of Coxsackie has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Coxsackie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Residential District | 5 ac | - / 20 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Agricultural-1 District | 3 ac | - / 20 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Agricultural-2 District | 5 ac | - / 25 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential District | 2 ac | - / 20 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| High Density Residential-1 District | 2 ac | 25 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| High Density Residential-2 District | 2 ac | 25 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Mixed Use District | 2 ac | 25 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial District | 1 ac | - / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Corridor Industrial District | 1 ac | - / 30 / 50 ft | 50 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 2 ac | - / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Coxsackie
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Town of Coxsackie. No confirmed local STR ordinance found for the Town of Coxsackie as of Jun 2026; the Village of Coxsackie has a separate STR law, but no town-level STR law was identified. Verify with town at (518) 731-2727. 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 minimum2–5 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 965-3628
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
ADU FAQ — Coxsackie, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Coxsackie, NY?
Town of Coxsackie has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (518) 965-3628.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Coxsackie?
No. No district in Town of Coxsackie permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (518) 965-3628 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Coxsackie?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Town of Coxsackie. 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 Coxsackie
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $195k–255k 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 Coxsackie, priced by size.
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ADU information for Town of Coxsackie 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) 965-3628 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.