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Can you build an ADU in Woodbury, NY?
Village of Woodbury has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Woodbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three-Acre | 3 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Two-Acre | 2 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential One-Acre | 1 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Quarter-Acre | 0.344 ac | 25 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Corridor Residential | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Local Commercial | 1 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business | 0.23 ac | - / 12 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Interchange Business | 2 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial Office | 2 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office Park | 2 ac | 50 / 50 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Woodbury
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Village of Woodbury. Village adopted Chapter 255 Short-Term Rentals (ecode360); STR use is regulated via permit/registration. Verify current requirements with the 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 minimum0.344–3 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 928-6911
- Last reviewed2026-07-22
ADU FAQ — Woodbury, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Woodbury, NY?
Village of Woodbury has 10 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 928-6911.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Woodbury?
No. No district in Village of Woodbury permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (845) 928-6911 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Woodbury?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Village of Woodbury. 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 Woodbury
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 Woodbury, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Woodbury is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-22) 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) 928-6911 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.