Albany County
Village of Altamont, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Altamont? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Altamont runs 12 zoning districts governing what you can build and where. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | — | No |
| Central Business District | — | — | — | No |
| Light Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Park | — | — | — | As of right |
| Planned Unit Development | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential One Family - 10,000 Sq. | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Multi-Family - 10,000 Sq. | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential One Family - 15,000 Sq. | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential One Family - 20,000 Sq. | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential One Family - 40,000 Sq. | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Conservation District | — | — | — | No |
| Residential Senior Citizen | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Hosts are subject to the 2025 NYS statewide STR registry law only.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 861-8554
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Village of Altamont are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-15) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (518) 861-8554 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.