Dutchess County
Town of Red Hook, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Red Hook? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Red Hook runs 11 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 1 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Conservation | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Limited Development | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Development 5-Acre | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Development 3-Acre | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 1.5-Acre | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 1-Acre | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Institutional | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business 1 | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Business 2 | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet Business | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Annual Short-Term Rental Operating Permit required (Town Code Ch. 112). Hosted STRs limited to one bedroom: max 210 days/yr. All other STRs: max 120 days/yr. Hosted and un-hosted STRs both require permit. Contact Building Dept at (845) 758-4600.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/5088409
- Building dept(845) 758-4600
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Red Hook 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) 758-4600 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.