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Can you build an ADU in Tuxedo Park, NY?
Village of Tuxedo Park has 2 districts. All districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Tuxedo Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-Acre Single-Family Residence | 4 ac | 100 / 75 / 75 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Gateway Overlay | — | 150 / - / - ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Tuxedo Park
Short-term rentals prohibited for Village of Tuxedo Park. Short-term rentals are effectively BANNED, through a 30-day floor rather than a named STR law — which is why there is no permit to apply for. Zoning Chapter 100 § 100-2B defines PERMANENT RESIDENCE PURPOSES as occupancy of a residence building by the same natural person or family for 30 consecutive days, and § 100-6 is a closed list of permitted uses: land may not be used 'for any purpose except one or more of the purposes enumerated below'. A sub-30-day rental is therefore not among the permitted uses. Nothing in Ch. 100 offers one, and no transient, boarding or tourist-lodging use appears anywhere in the Village Code. 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 the Village of Tuxedo Park at (845) 351-4745 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 minimum4 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 351-4745
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
ADU FAQ — Tuxedo Park, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Tuxedo Park, NY?
Village of Tuxedo Park has 2 districts. All districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 351-4745.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Tuxedo Park?
No district in Village of Tuxedo Park requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 2 districts allow ADUs 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 Park?
Short-term rentals prohibited for Village of Tuxedo Park. 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 Park
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 Park, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Tuxedo Park 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) 351-4745 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.