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Can you build an ADU in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
Village of Briarcliff Manor has 23 districts. 19 districts prohibit ADUs, 4 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Briarcliff Manor 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 Residence | 1.3774 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.6887 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 26 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.2755 ac | — | 26 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.4591 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Multifamily Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Eldercare Community Residence Distrcit | 5 ac | — | — | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 1 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 2 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 3 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 4 | 9.1827 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Retail Business | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Mixed-Use 1 | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Complementary Use Transition 5 | 9.1827 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| General Business, Light Industry | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Mixed-Use 2 | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Retail Business and Residential | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Retail Business and Residence | 0.0918 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Briarcliff Manor
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Briarcliff Manor. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; standard village zoning and building codes apply. Westchester County hotel occupancy tax (3%) applies to short-term stays. 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 minimum0.1148–5 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 944-2770
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
ADU FAQ — Briarcliff Manor, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
Village of Briarcliff Manor has 23 districts. 19 districts prohibit ADUs, 4 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (914) 944-2770.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Briarcliff Manor?
No district in Village of Briarcliff Manor requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 19 districts prohibit ADUs, 4 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Briarcliff Manor?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Briarcliff Manor. 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 Briarcliff Manor
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 Briarcliff Manor, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Briarcliff Manor 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) 944-2770 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.