Columbia County
Town of Austerlitz, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Austerlitz run from a 1-acre minimum in Agricultural-Hamlet up to 2 acres in Rural Residential, across 3 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is NYSEG territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (518) 392-3260 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Austerlitz →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural-Hamlet | 1 ac | 30 / 10 / 15 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| Main Street-Hamlet | 1 ac | 15 / 10 / 15 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| Rural Residential | 2 ac | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
Agricultural-Hamlet — Minimum lot width 50 ft and minimum lot FRONTAGE 50 ft — Table A publishes both as separate rows and neither was recorded. Table A gives this district exactly seven figures and no coverage limit at all, which is why that field stays empty. § 195-15 Table A prints this district's code as "A-HM"; the record's key is "A-H". The figures match row for row.
Main Street-Hamlet — Minimum lot width 50 ft and minimum lot FRONTAGE 50 ft — Table A publishes both as separate rows and neither was recorded. Table A gives this district exactly seven figures and no coverage limit at all, which is why that field stays empty. § 195-15 Table A prints this district's code as "S-HM"; the record's key is "MS-H". The figures match row for row.
Rural Residential — Minimum lot width 100 ft and minimum lot FRONTAGE 75 ft — Table A publishes both as separate rows and neither was recorded. Table A gives this district exactly seven figures and no coverage limit at all, which is why that field stays empty.
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Local Law No. 2 of 2025 amended the zoning code to require an STR permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer; public hearing held May 15, 2025 and code updated through July 2025 per ecode360.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/14711110
- Building dept(518) 392-3260
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $202–$265/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $10,362 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Austerlitz, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Austerlitz 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) 392-3260 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.