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Town of Kinderhook, NY: zoning for new construction

8 districts Min lot 0.69–2.5 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Town of Kinderhook? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Kinderhook runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.69 to 2.5 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 (1-acre min) 1 ac — 35 ft As of right
Agricultural Residential 2.5 ac — 35 ft As of right
Hamlet 0.69 ac — 35 ft As of right
Residential (1.5-acre min) 1.5 ac — 35 ft As of right
Business 1 ac — 40 ft As of right
Business (Limited) 1 ac — 40 ft As of right
Light Industrial 1 ac — 40 ft No
Flood Plain 1 ac — 35 ft As of right

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No STR-specific local law found for the Town of Kinderhook as of Jun 2026. Note: the Village of Kinderhook has its own STR law. Columbia County occupancy tax applies.

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Other Columbia County towns

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Town of Claverack
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Zoning figures for Town of Kinderhook 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) 784-2233 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.