ADU · Westchester County
Can you build an ADU in Bedford, NY?
Town of Bedford has 16 districts. 10 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 6 do not. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Two-Acre | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence Four-Acre | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence One-Half-Acre | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence One-Acre | 0.9183 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence One-Quarter-Acre | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence Four-Acre | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Housing for the Elderly | 0.1377 ac | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence Two-Family | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Diversified Housing | 0.0803 ac | — | 45 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residence Village Apartment | 0.0803 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Central Business | — | — | 45 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Office | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Business - Office (Katonah) | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Business - Retail | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 0.4591 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Bedford
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Town of Bedford. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard town zoning and housing codes apply. 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 minimum0.0803–4 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 666-8040
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
ADU FAQ — Bedford, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Bedford, NY?
Town of Bedford has 16 districts. 10 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 6 do not. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (914) 666-8040.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Bedford?
No district in Town of Bedford requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 10 districts allow ADUs with occupancy restrictions, 6 do not. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Bedford?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Town of Bedford. 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 Bedford
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $235k–310k 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 Bedford, priced by size.
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ADU information for Town of Bedford is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-08) 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 (914) 666-8040 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.