Columbia County
Village of Philmont, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Philmont? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Philmont runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.09 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (2-acre) | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Low Density | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet I | 0.33 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet II | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet III | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential High Density | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Business | 0.09 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Manufacturing | 0.09 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Conservation | 2 ac | — | — | No |
| Residential-Service-Commercial | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| Manufacturing II | 0.33 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. All rental properties — including short-term rentals — must be registered with the Building Inspector under the Village rental property registration requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codephilmont.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/philmont-locallaws.pdf
- Building dept(518) 672-7032
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Village of Philmont 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) 672-7032 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.