ADU · Orange County
Can you build an ADU in Newburgh, NY?
City of Newburgh has 9 districts. 5 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them, 1 requires a special-use permit. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Newburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residential District | 0.06 ac | 15 / 10 / 20 ft | 40 ft | Special permit |
| Low-Density Residential | 0.06 ac | 15 / 10 / 20 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| Medium-Density Residential | 0.06 ac | 10 / 5 / 20 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| High-Density Residential | 0.05 ac | 0 / 5 / 20 ft | 45 ft | As of right |
| Commercial District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Industrial District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial Overlay | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Broadway Corridor District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Conservation Development District | — | — | 50 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Newburgh
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for City of Newburgh. Zoning Ch. 300 lists 'short-term in-home lodging' as a regulated accessory use (residential districts only) and B&B as accessory/special use; not permitted in Commercial/Industrial base districts (Ord. 10-2020, Ord. 3-2023). 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 minimum0.05–0.06 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 569-7400
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
ADU FAQ — Newburgh, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Newburgh, NY?
City of Newburgh has 9 districts. 5 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them, 1 requires a special-use permit. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 569-7400.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Newburgh?
It depends on the district: 1 of 9 require a special-use permit, the rest do not. Check the district that applies to your parcel before you design.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Newburgh?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for City of Newburgh. 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 Newburgh
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 Newburgh, priced by size.
More on Newburgh: Full zoning for new construction · ADU build cost · House build cost · All Orange County towns
ADU information for City of Newburgh is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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) 569-7400 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.