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Can you build an ADU in Crawford, NY?
Town of Crawford has 7 districts. 4 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them. Check your address to confirm the district that applies to your parcel:
What the Crawford code says
An accessory apartment is not a permitted use in the RA, R or RM districts, and the code prohibits any use it does not list as permitted.
Conditions the code attaches:
- A two-family dwelling is permitted by right in RA, R and RM, limited to one per lot.
- In RA, a mobile home incidental to agricultural operations may be kept as an accessory use where a primary residence is on the same lot.
- Building department: (845) 744-3912.
What the Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural | 2.5 ac | 100 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential | 0.92 ac | 45 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Multi-Family | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 60 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office-Residence | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business Park | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business Park — Hamlet | 0.69 ac | 75 / 25 / 40 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Industrial | 2 ac | 100 / 50 / 75 ft | 35 ft | No |
ADUs vs. short-term rentals in Crawford
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Crawford. Short-term rentals in the Town of Crawford come under Chapter 112 of the town code, Short-Term Rentals. Confirm the current requirements with the building department before counting on the use. 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 minimum0.92–2.5 ac — an ADU still has to fit the district's lot and setback envelope.
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/10561508
- Building dept(845) 744-3912
ADU FAQ — Crawford, NY
Are ADUs allowed in Crawford, NY?
Town of Crawford has 7 districts. 4 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them. Check your address with the free ADU checker, or confirm with the building department at (845) 744-3912.
Do I need a special permit for an ADU in Crawford?
No district in Town of Crawford requires a special-use permit for an ADU - 4 districts prohibit ADUs, 3 allow them. Site-plan review or a building permit may still apply.
Can I use an ADU as a short-term rental in Crawford?
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules for Town of Crawford. 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 Crawford
Permission is one question and budget is another. An 800 sq ft accessory unit here runs roughly $205k–270k 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 Crawford, priced by size.
How we know this
- Sections analyzed
- 137 Attachments 2-8 (Tables of Use Regulations) · § 137-10 · § 137-11A
- Districts confirmed
- 7 of 7 — every mapped district.
- Last reviewed
- Not covered here
- Overlay districts, the zoning map, and any conditions attached to an individual parcel. Size limits and owner-occupancy terms sit in the code section above, not in this summary.
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ADU information for Town of Crawford is compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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 (845) 744-3912 before relying on any answer. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.