Albany County
Village of Ravena, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Ravena run from a 0.3444-acre minimum in Single Family Residential up to 0.4591 acres in Two Family Residential, across 6 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is National Grid territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (518) 756-8201 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Ravena →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commercial | 0.2296 ac | — | 60 ft | — |
| Industrial | 0.9183 ac | 50 / - / - ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Municipality | — | 35 / 35 / 35 ft | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Single Family Residential | 0.3444 ac | 25 / 10 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Two Family Residential | 0.4591 ac | 25 / 10 / 15 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Mobile Home Park | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 756-8201
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $202–$265/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $8,479 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Ravena, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Ravena are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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) 756-8201 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.