Columbia County
Town of Ancram, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Ancram? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Ancram runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.5 to 3 acres depending on the district. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture District | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Ancram Hamlet Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Ancramdale Hamlet Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Boston Corner Hamlet Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Ancram Hamlet Business/Residential | 0.5 ac | — | 40 ft | special-use-permit |
| Ancramdale Hamlet Business/Residential | 0.5 ac | — | 40 ft | special-use-permit |
| Lower Rhoda Residential District | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Carson Road Residential District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Light Industrial District | 2 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 1 of 2024 (updated from 2020 original) requires an annual STR permit and special use permit from the Planning Board, plus annual Code Enforcement inspection.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/attachment/304528/6-2023%20-%20Zoning%20Law.pdf
- Building dept(518) 329-6512
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Ancram are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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) 329-6512 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.