Columbia County
Town of Clermont, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Clermont? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Clermont runs 6 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Agricultural | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Limited Business (3A) | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low Density Residential | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Limited Business (1A) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Roe Jan Corridor | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Columbia County occupancy tax applies.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeclermontny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Clermont-Zoning-Book.pdf
- Building dept(518) 537-6868
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Clermont 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) 537-6868 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.