Albany County
Village of Colonie, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Colonie run from a 0.2152-acre minimum in Residential A up to 1 acres in Conservation/Residential, across 7 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 869-7562 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Colonie →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation/Residential | 1 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial A | 0.9183 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 40 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Commercial B | 0.9183 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 80 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Commercial D | — | 45 / 25 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential A | 0.2152 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential B | — | — | 45 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential C | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Village of Colonie requires a short-term rental permit and annual registry update per Village Building Department requirements. Specific local law number unconfirmed; verify at (518) 869-7562.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(518) 869-7562
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $202–$265/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $4,924 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Colonie, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Colonie 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) 869-7562 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.