Albany County
Town of Guilderland, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Guilderland? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Guilderland runs 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | — | — | — | As of right |
| Business Non-Retail Professional | — | — | — | No |
| Country Hamlet | — | — | — | As of right |
| General Business | — | — | — | No |
| Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Local Business | — | — | — | No |
| Multiple Residence | — | — | — | As of right |
| Open Space | — | — | — | No |
| Planned Unit Development | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential District - 10 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential District - 15 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential District - 20 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Single-Family Residential District - 40 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Rural Agricultural District - 3 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Rural Agricultural District - 5 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Overlay District - 30 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Residential Overlay District - 40 | — | — | — | As of right |
| Townhouse Dwelling | — | — | — | As of right |
| Transit Oriented Development | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Draft STR local law proposed in early 2024 but adoption delayed in Mar 2024 pending state action. Governor signed statewide registry law Dec 2024. No confirmed local adoption found as of Jun 2026.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 356-1980
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for Town of Guilderland 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) 356-1980 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.