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Can you build an ADU in Hurley, NY?
Town of Hurley has 9 districts. 7 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 2 do not. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Hurley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential | 4 ac | 50 / 50 / 100 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| A-2.5 Low-Density Residential | 2.5 ac | 50 / 50 / 75 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-1 Moderate-Density Residential | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R-2 Medium-Density Residential | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| H Historical | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-1 General Business | 0.4591 ac | 25 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| B-2 Highway Business | 1 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 2 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 30 ft | No |
A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential — Min green space 50%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). New construction, and additions over 1,000 sq ft, require a visual assessment under § 210-42. Environmentally sensitive areas including Ashokan Reservoir surroundings and steep terrain.
A-2.5 Low-Density Residential — Min green space 40%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Rural areas without sewer or water infrastructure.
R-1 Moderate-Density Residential — Min green space 25%, or 20% with central sewer and water. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Side yards for semidetached dwellings are required at the ends of the total structure only (§ 210-18). Hamlet periphery — Hurley and West Hurley.
R-2 Medium-Density Residential — Min green space 25%, 20% with central sewer or water, 15% with both. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Side yards for semidetached dwellings are required at the ends of the total structure only (§ 210-18). Hamlet centers of West Hurley and Hurley.
H Historical — Bulk standards are those of the R-2 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 25%, 20% with central sewer or water, 15% with both. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Old Hurley hamlet historic district on Main Street and Hurley Avenue; architectural design review is required for exterior changes.
NC Neighborhood Commercial — Residential bulk follows the R-1 District and nonresidential the B-1 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 25% residential, 5% nonresidential. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). Mixed neighborhood commercial along county and Bureau of Water Supply roads.
B-1 General Business — The base row is the nonresidential standard; residential bulk follows the R-1 District (210 Attachment 2). Min green space 5% nonresidential, 25% residential. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). State highways and major county roads.
B-2 Highway Business — Min green space 10%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). No dwelling is permitted in B-2 (210 Attachment 1). Major state arterial highway frontage; large-scale retail and wholesale.
I-1 Light Industrial — Min green space 10%. Corner lots: the front-yard standard applies to every street-facing yard (§ 210-14). No dwelling is permitted in I-1 (210 Attachment 1). Performance standards under §§ 210-22 and 210-30 apply.
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Hurley
Short-term rentals restricted for Town of Hurley. Non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are banned in the Town of Hurley. Owner-occupied STRs may be permitted — confirm current requirements with Building Dept at (845) 331-7474 before proceeding. 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 minimum0.9183–4 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/HU1421
- Building dept(845) 331-7474
- Last reviewedApr 2026
ADU FAQ — Hurley, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Hurley, NY?
Town of Hurley has 9 districts. 7 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 2 do not. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 331-7474.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Hurley?
No district in Town of Hurley requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 7 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 2 do not. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Hurley?
Short-term rentals restricted for Town of Hurley. 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 Hurley
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $200k–265k 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 Hurley, priced by size.
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ADU information for Town of Hurley is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed Apr 2026) 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) 331-7474 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.