ADU rules for Yonkers
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Yonkers, NY
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# of Properties
34,481
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
31
Avg Home Value
$778,579
Median Lot Size
0.13 acres
Avg Income
$120,833
Residential Types:
34,481 housing units
2-3 Family
81%
Apts (4+ units)
14%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
36,464 parcels · 31 districts
S-50
28%(10,131)
T
19%(6,892)
M
11%(4,152)
S-60
8%(2,848)
Other
34%(12,441)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Yonkers, NY?
Yonkers, NY follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Single-family detached: max 1 internal/attached ADU per lot
- –Two-family or multifamily: 0 per lot
- –Detached ADUs: 0 per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Lot owner must occupy the principal dwelling as primary residence.
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory apartment may only be occupied by specified relatives; non-relatives/short-term rentals prohibited
ADU State Law
What can you build in New York?
- –New York does not have a statewide ADU law; all ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –ADUs may also be referenced as "accessory apartments" or "accessory living units," and definitions are not standardized statewide.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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