Dutchess County
Town of Beekman, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Beekman? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Beekman runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.34 to 3.1 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 135,000 sqft | 3.1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 90,000 sqft | 2.07 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 45,000 sqft | 1.03 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Residential | — | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Town Center | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Commercial 1 | 0.34 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial 2 | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial 3 | 2.5 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. STR permit required per Local Law No. 2 of 2022 (Ch. 126.1). Owner may only operate one STR property. Hosted STRs permitted in all residential districts; unhosted STRs subject to zoning review. Contact Town of Beekman Building Dept at (845) 724-5300 for current requirements.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/6239722
- Building dept(845) 724-5300
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Beekman are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-05-31) 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 (845) 724-5300 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.