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Can you build an ADU in Goshen, NY?
Village of Goshen has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Goshen 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 Density Residence | 0.459 ac | 40 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.344 ac | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| One- and Two-Family Residence | 0.172 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Low Density Multifamily Residence | 0.23 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Central Shopping | 0.115 ac | 0 / 5 / 0 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Designed Shopping Center | 0.918 ac | 40 / 20 / 15 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Office Building | 0.23 ac | 20 / 10 / 10 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Industrial | 0.459 ac | 40 / 20 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Industrial Park | 3 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office Building—Hospital | — | — | 40 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Goshen
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Village of Goshen. Short-term rentals need a Village permit AND the eligibility rules decide most cases — THIS IS AN OWNER-OCCUPIED, TWO-ZONE REGIME. Local Law No. 2 of 2021 adds § 22.2 to the Village Code and defines a short-term rental as offering a residential dwelling or space within it for compensation for less than 30 days. § 22.2(A) permits them ONLY in the R-2 and R-3 residential zones; an R-1 rental that existed at adoption could continue only if it registered with the Building Department within 30 days. § 22.2(B) limits them to single-family dwellings and accessory buildings holding a certificate of occupancy on the same tax lot, and expressly bars two-family, three-family and multiple dwellings. § 22.2(C) requires the property to be OWNER-OCCUPIED — the record owner's own domicile — so a non-resident investor purchase does not qualify. § 22.2(D) requires registration before use, § 22.2(E) bars new parking between the house and the street, and a resident agent must be an individual living in Orange County, reachable for emergencies. One exception worth knowing: § 22.2(F) requires no permit to rent a single bedroom, however many days. Tenants may not sublet (§ 22.2(G)(2)). 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 Goshen at (845) 294-6750 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 minimum0.172–0.459 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 294-6750
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
ADU FAQ — Goshen, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Goshen, NY?
Village of Goshen has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 294-6750.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Goshen?
No. No district in Village of Goshen permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (845) 294-6750 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Goshen?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Village of Goshen. 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 Goshen
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 Goshen, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Goshen is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) 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) 294-6750 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.