Albany County
Town of Bethlehem, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Bethlehem? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Bethlehem runs 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL COMMERCIAL | — | — | — | No |
| COMMERCIAL HAMLET | — | — | — | No |
| CORE RESIDENTIAL | — | — | — | As of right |
| DELAWARE AVE HAMLET OVERLAY | — | — | — | As of right |
| HAMLET | — | — | — | As of right |
| HEAVY INDUSTRIAL | — | — | — | No |
| MIXED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | — | — | — | As of right |
| MULTI-FAMILY | — | — | — | As of right |
| PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | — | — | — | As of right |
| RURAL | — | — | — | As of right |
| RESIDENTIAL A | — | — | — | As of right |
| RESIDENTIAL B | — | — | — | As of right |
| RESIDENTIAL C | — | — | — | As of right |
| RURAL HAMLET | — | — | — | As of right |
| RURAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL | — | — | — | No |
| RESIDENTIAL LARGE LOT | — | — | — | As of right |
| RIVERFRONT RURAL | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. BethlehemForward zoning update includes STR provisions but had not been formally adopted as of Jun 2026; Town Board adoption was projected for Spring 2026. Status pending final vote.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 439-4955
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Town of Bethlehem 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) 439-4955 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.