Dutchess County

Town of Fishkill, NY: zoning for new construction

7 districts Min lot 0.23–5 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Town of Fishkill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Fishkill runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 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
1-Family Residence 4-Acre	4 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
1-Family Residence 2-Acre	2 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
1-Family Residence 40,000 sqft	0.92 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
1-Family Residence 20,000 sqft	0.46 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
1-Family Residence 15,000 sqft	0.34 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
Local Historic Center	0.23 ac	—	35 ft	As of right
Restricted Business	5 ac	—	35 ft	No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No confirmed local STR registration law as of Jun 2026. Dutchess County occupancy tax registration required. Verify with Town of Fishkill Building Dept at (845) 831-7800 for any recent local law changes.

Good to know

UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
Zoning codeecode360.com/10587983
Building dept(845) 831-7800
Last reviewed2026-05-31

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Zoning figures for Town of 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) 831-7800 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.