Columbia County
Town of Hillsdale, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Hillsdale? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Hillsdale runs 3 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Business | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local law adopted December 10, 2019 regulates all Transient Rentals (under 30 days); requires a $50 Special Permit from the ZBA and a $150 Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Inspector.
Good to know
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- Zoning codehillsdaleny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ZONING-AND-LAND-USE-Pt-1_v2.pdf
- Building dept(518) 325-5073
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Hillsdale 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) 325-5073 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.