Albany County
Town of Berne, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Berne? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Berne runs 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Density Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Neighborhood Commercial | — | — | — | No |
| Reforestation Area | — | — | — | No |
| Residential/Agricultural/Forestry | — | — | — | No |
| Traditional Neighborhood/Mixed Use 1 | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
| Traditional Neighborhood/Mixed Use 2 | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Rural Helderberg Hilltown. Hosts are subject to the 2025 NYS statewide STR registry law only.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 872-1448
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Town of Berne 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) 872-1448 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.