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Can you build an ADU in Blooming Grove, NY?
Town of Blooming Grove has 6 districts. 3 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Blooming Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential | — | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Rural Crossroads I | 0.07 ac | 15 / 15 / 20 ft | 40 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Rural Crossroads II | 0.07 ac | 15 / 50 / 50 ft | 50 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Office/Research/Industrial | 0.46 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Non-Nuisance Industrial | 0.92 ac | 35 / 25 / 70 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Sustainable Business | 10 ac | 200 / 100 / 100 ft | 45 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Blooming Grove
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Blooming Grove. Short-term rental of a residential dwelling is regulated under § 235-12.1 of the Zoning Code, added 6-13-2017 by L.L. No. 4-2017. The Town Board's stated basis is that one- and two-family dwellings and apartment interiors are not covered by the State Uniform Code, so STR use of them is regulated directly. Chapter 235 has been amended repeatedly through 2025 (L.L. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 2025), so confirm the current text before relying on it. 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 Town of Blooming Grove at (845) 497-1002 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.
Good to know
- Residential lot minimum0.07 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 497-1002
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
ADU FAQ — Blooming Grove, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Blooming Grove, NY?
Town of Blooming Grove has 6 districts. 3 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 497-1002.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Blooming Grove?
No district in Town of Blooming Grove requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 3 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Blooming Grove?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Blooming Grove. 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 Blooming Grove
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $205k–270k 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 Blooming Grove, priced by size.
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ADU information for Town of Blooming Grove is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-16) 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 (845) 497-1002 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.