ADU · Sullivan County
Can you build an ADU in Bloomingburg, NY?
Village of Bloomingburg has 4 districts. 2 districts allow ADUs, 1 does not, 1 requires a special-use permit. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Bloomingburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family Residential | 0.5 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Business District | 0.5 ac | 15 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Planned Unit Development Residential | 5 ac | 0 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Planned Unit Development Commercial | 3 ac | 0 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Bloomingburg
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Bloomingburg. No local short-term-rental law found for the Village of Bloomingburg. Read 2026-08-27 against the Village Zoning Code (83 pp.) published on the Village's Forms & Publications page, together with the Village's whole published document set — zoning setbacks schedule, zoning map, tax maps, sidewalk law, building/sewer/well permit and ZBA applications. Nothing regulates short-term rental, transient occupancy, rental registration or rental licensing. THE CODE'S ONLY LODGING USES ARE OWNER-OCCUPIED OR COMMERCIAL. Bed and Breakfast is defined as 'a building containing a single dwelling and in which one (1), but not more than four (4), sleeping rooms are provided BY THE OWNER/OCCUPANT for compensation for the accommodation of transient guests with or without meals' — owner occupancy is written into the definition itself. In the Residential District (Article IV) the uses permitted by right are a single-family dwelling, public parks and playgrounds, and a government service building; Bed and Breakfast appears only among the uses requiring Site Plan Review Approval, alongside churches, schools, museums, libraries, accessory apartments and home occupations. 'Guesthouse' is listed as a permitted accessory structure and is nowhere defined. Boarding House is defined (not more than six guest rooms, not more than fifteen persons) but is not a listed residential use. Hotels and Motels and Bed and Breakfast Establishments are listed uses in the Neighborhood Business and the other non-residential districts. SO A WHOLE-HOUSE SHORT-TERM RENTAL HAS NO NAMED USE IN THE VILLAGE'S RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT and the nearest analogue, the bed-and-breakfast, is expressly owner-occupied — but that reading has not been confirmed with the Village, so this is recorded as no local law found rather than as a ban. The Village sits inside the Town of Mamakating; the Town's own short-term-rental status has not been read, and a town local law would not in any event automatically reach inside the village boundary — village and surrounding town routinely carry opposite rules. Since 2025 New York State requires every short-term-rental host to register the unit with the State through the county registry regardless of what the municipality allows. Confirm with the Village Building & Code Enforcement office at (845) 733-1400 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. Municipal source
Good to know
- Residential lot minimum0.5–5 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland (O&R) territory.
- Building dept(845) 733-1400
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
ADU FAQ — Bloomingburg, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Bloomingburg, NY?
Village of Bloomingburg has 4 districts. 2 districts allow ADUs, 1 does not, 1 requires a special-use permit. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 733-1400.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Bloomingburg?
It depends on the district: 1 of 4 require a special-use permit, the rest do not. Check the district that applies to your parcel before you design.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Bloomingburg?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Bloomingburg. 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 Bloomingburg
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $190k–250k 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 Bloomingburg, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Bloomingburg is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 733-1400 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.