ADU · Westchester County
Can you build an ADU in Pleasantville, NY?
Village of Pleasantville has 17 districts. 13 districts prohibit ADUs, 4 allow them with occupancy restrictions. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Pleasantville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 0.5 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Planned Unit Development | 25 ac | — | — | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.2755 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1837 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multiple Dwelling Three-Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Multiple Dwelling Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Residence-Professional Office | 0.1148 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residence/Office | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Campus Office | 3 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
| Central Business | — | — | 48 ft | No |
| Central Business | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Peripheral Business | — | — | 48 ft | No |
| Peripheral Business | — | — | 48 ft | No |
| Planned Light Manufacturing | — | — | 48 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Pleasantville
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Pleasantville. 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 minimum0.1148–0.5 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 769-1926
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
ADU FAQ — Pleasantville, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Pleasantville, NY?
Village of Pleasantville has 17 districts. 13 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) 769-1926.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Pleasantville?
No district in Village of Pleasantville requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 13 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 Pleasantville?
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission for Village of Pleasantville. 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 Pleasantville
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 Pleasantville, priced by size.
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ADU information for Village of Pleasantville 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) 769-1926 before relying on any answer. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.