Dutchess County
Town of East Fishkill, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of East Fishkill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of East Fishkill runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.33 to 20 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 3-Acre | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 2-Acre | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 1-Acre | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 1/3-Acre | 0.33 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Planned Campus Park | 20 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| General Business 1 | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| General Business 2 | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. STR law enacted Aug 2023 for all rentals 30 days or less. Annual registration required with Building Dept; $500/yr fee. Annual fire/safety inspection required. Allowed only in certain residential zones (prohibited in R-1/2, R-1/3, R-1/4 and on non-conforming lots). Single-family dwellings only. Max 2 persons/bedroom. Contact Building Dept at (845) 221-2310.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/7071722
- Building dept(845) 221-2310
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of East Fishkill 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) 221-2310 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.