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Town of Ghent, NY: zoning for new construction

9 districts Min lot 0.11–2 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Town of Ghent? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Ghent runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.11 to 2 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
Rural Residence Agriculture 1 1 ac — 35 ft As of right
Rural Residence Agriculture 2 2 ac — 35 ft As of right
Village Residence 0.23 ac — 35 ft As of right
Hamlet Residence 0.46 ac — 35 ft As of right
Hamlet Business 0.11 ac — 35 ft special-use-permit
Village Business 0.46 ac — 35 ft special-use-permit
Commercial 1 0.92 ac — 35 ft No
Commercial 2 0.92 ac — 35 ft No
Commercial 3 0.92 ac — 35 ft No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. Town has a general rental property inspection chapter (Ch. 136) but no STR-specific permit or registration requirement.

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Other Columbia County towns

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Town of Claverack
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Zoning figures for Town of Ghent 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) 392-4644 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.