Albany County
Village of Voorheesville, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Voorheesville run from a 0.4591-acre minimum in Multi-Family up to 0.9183 acres in Residential D, across 14 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) 765-2698 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Voorheesville →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business-B | — | — | — | Special permit |
| Conservation | — | — | — | Special permit |
| Creekside Commercial | 0.9183 ac | 15 / 10 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| General Business | 0.3444 ac | 25 / 20 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Multi-Family | 0.4591 ac | 25 / 20 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Main Street East | 0.3444 ac | 0 / 0 / 30 ft | 40 ft | Special permit |
| Main Street West | 0.3444 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 40 ft | Special permit |
| Mixed Use Business Residential | 0.4591 ac | 10 / 10 / 20 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Residential A | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 20 / 45 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Residential B | 0.4591 ac | 25 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Residential D | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 20 / 45 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Residential C1 | 0.4591 ac | 5 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Residential C-2 | 0.4591 ac | 15 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
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) 765-2698
- Last reviewed2026-08-26
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $202–$265/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $8,876 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Voorheesville, or what an ADU costs here.
Sizing up a specific parcel in Voorheesville?
Aldo pulls the exact zoning district, setbacks, and build feasibility for any parcel — before you buy. Enter your email to open Aldo and run your free report.
Other Albany County towns
All Albany County zoning: Albany (City) · Cohoes (City) · Watervliet (City) · Berne · Bethlehem · Coeymans · Colonie · Guilderland · Knox · New Scotland · Rensselaerville · Westerlo · Altamont (Village) · Colonie (Village) · Green Island (Village) · Menands (Village) · Ravena (Village)
Zoning figures for Village of Voorheesville are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-26) 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) 765-2698 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.