Columbia County
City of Hudson, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the City of Hudson? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the city code. City of Hudson runs 12 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.09 to 0.28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residential | 0.11 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One- or Two-Family Residential | 0.09 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Dwelling Residential | 0.18 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Dwelling (High-Density) | 0.14 ac | — | 45 ft | As of right |
| Institutional-Residential Conservation | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Riverfront Gateway | 0.14 ac | — | 45 ft | special-use-permit |
| Core Riverfront | 0.14 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| Recreational Conservation | 0.28 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| City Core Commercial | — | — | 45 ft | No |
| Commerce District | 0.11 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Commercial | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | — | — | 45 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local Law No. 7 of 2020 (Chapter 275-40.2: STR Registry). Owner-occupancy required (primary residence, minimum 50 days/year); nonhosted rentals limited to 60 days/year. Total licenses capped at 25 city-wide (max 15 per planning district). Moratorium on new licenses adopted Jun 2024; updated ordinance (183-day owner-occupancy threshold, 300-ft separation) passed Sep 2025.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/5082256
- Building dept(518) 828-3133
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for City of Hudson 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) 828-3133 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.