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Can you build an ADU in South Blooming Grove, NY?
Village of South Blooming Grove has 4 districts. All districts allow ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the South 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 | 2 ac | 45 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Crossroads I | 0.069 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Crossroads II | 0.069 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Office Research/Light Industrial | — | — | 35 ft | As of right |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in South Blooming Grove
Short-term rentals prohibited for Village of South Blooming Grove. Short-term rentals are BANNED. § 235-12.1C of the Village Zoning Code makes it unlawful to rent, license, or OFFER to rent any living accommodation in any residentially zoned district for less than 30 consecutive nights unless separately licensed for that use, and § 235-12.1C(2) bars the occupant side as well. § 235-12.1B defines a SHORT-TERM RENTAL as under 29 consecutive nights and expressly extends it to timeshares and other right-of-occupancy arrangements, so restructuring the ownership does not avoid it. A renter from a violating owner is an accessory (C(5)); enforcement is a warning then penalties under § 235-84, plus injunctive relief. § 235-12.1D(1) applies the ban to all single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, and D(2) exempts ONLY a lawfully licensed hotel/motel or bed-and-breakfast. 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 South Blooming Grove at (845) 782-2600 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 minimum0.069–2 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 782-2600
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
ADU FAQ — South Blooming Grove, NY
Are ADUs allowed in South Blooming Grove, NY?
Village of South Blooming Grove has 4 districts. All districts allow ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 782-2600.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in South Blooming Grove?
No district in Village of South Blooming Grove requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 4 districts allow ADUs. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in South Blooming Grove?
Short-term rentals prohibited for Village of South 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 South 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 South Blooming Grove, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of South Blooming Grove 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) 782-2600 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.