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Can you build an ADU in Tuxedo, NY?
Town of Tuxedo has 12 districts. 7 districts prohibit ADUs, 5 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Tuxedo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Recreation | 1 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Conservation | 4 ac | 100 / 75 / 100 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Low Density Residential | 2 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Southfields Hamlet Residential | 0.23 ac | 40 / 20 / 40 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Tuxedo Town Center | 0.23 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 1 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| General Business | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Tourism Business | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Research Office | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Light Industrial Office | 1 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Cannabis Retail Dispensary Overlay | 0.46 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Tuxedo
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Tuxedo. Short-term rentals regulated under local STR law (confirmed via tuxedogov.org). Verify current permit requirements with Building Department. 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 minimum0.23–2 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 351-4411
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
ADU FAQ — Tuxedo, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Tuxedo, NY?
Town of Tuxedo has 12 districts. 7 districts prohibit ADUs, 5 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 351-4411.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Tuxedo?
No district in Town of Tuxedo requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 7 districts prohibit ADUs, 5 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 Tuxedo?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Tuxedo. 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 Tuxedo
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 Tuxedo, priced by size.
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ADU information for Town of Tuxedo 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) 351-4411 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.