New York · Yates County
ADU rules in Yates County, town by town
New York has no statewide ADU law, so each town, village and city writes its own rules. We’ve checked 3 municipal codes in Yates County so far. 1 of them describes a current way to approve an ADU or accessory apartment.
Don’t see your town? We haven’t checked its code yet. Start with the guide to checking local rules, or send us a question.
A village has its own zoning, separate from the town around it, and a ZIP code can cover both. Check which government is on your property tax bill. This table is a screening guide, not a permit answer: your zoning district and your lot decide. Codes change, so confirm with the code office before you spend money.
| Municipality | What the code says | Detached unit? | Size limit | Owner on site? | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Dundee | Limited apartment allowed | Schedule I names living quarters above garages or barns; which districts is unclear… | Code doesn’t say | Code doesn’t say | October 13, 2026 |
| Town of Italy | No ADU rules yet Not confirmed yet | Not addressed | Code doesn’t say | Code doesn’t say | October 3, 2026 |
| Village of Penn Yan | No ADU rules yet Not confirmed yet | Not addressed | Code doesn’t say | Code doesn’t say | October 3, 2026 |
Dates link to the code we read. “No ADU rules yet” means we found no ADU rules in the code. That isn’t permission, and some codes allow only one home or one main building on a lot: here’s what to do.
Room for what comes next
Planning an ADU in Yates County?
Understand the rules, compare your options and make a list of questions for your municipality.