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Can you build an ADU in Pelham, NY?
Village of Pelham has 12 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Pelham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached Single-Family | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached Single-Family | 0.1377 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached Single-Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached & Semidetached Single-Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached Single- & Two- Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached Single- & Two- Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Detached Single- & Two- Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 65 ft | No |
| Restricted Retail | 0.1148 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| General Retail | 0.1148 ac | — | 72 ft | No |
| General Retail, Service & Restricted Industrial | 0.1148 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Office Buildings | 0.9183 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Office Buildings | 0.9183 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Pelham
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Pelham. No local STR ordinance found for the Village of Pelham as of Jun 2026; standard village 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 minimum0.1148–0.2296 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 738-2258
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
ADU FAQ — Pelham, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Pelham, NY?
Village of Pelham has 12 districts. All districts prohibit ADUs. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (914) 738-2258.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Pelham?
No. No district in Village of Pelham permits an ADU, so there is no permit to apply for. Codes change, so verify with the building department at (914) 738-2258 before ruling it out.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Pelham?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Pelham. 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 Pelham
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 Pelham, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Pelham 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) 738-2258 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.