Dutchess County
Town of Rhinebeck, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Rhinebeck? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Rhinebeck runs 21 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP-20 Historic Preservation | 20 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RA-10 Rural Agricultural | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RC-5 Rural Countryside | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RL-5 Rural Lands | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| RM-1 Medium Density Residential | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| NR Neighborhood Residential | 0.14 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| VG Village Gateway | 0.14 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Rc-H Rhinecliff Hamlet | — | — | — | As of right |
| Rc-HT Rhinecliff Hamlet Transition | — | — | — | special-use-permit |
| Rc-B Rhinecliff Business | 0.1 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| NI-O Neighborhood Infill Overlay | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| BP Business Park | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Cr-B Crossroads Business | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| CB-N Community Business North | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| CB-S Community Business South | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Gw-N Gateway North | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Gw-E Gateway East | 1 ac | — | 20 ft | No |
| Gw-S Gateway South | 1 ac | — | 20 ft | No |
| GB General Business | 0.5 ac | — | 20 ft | No |
| ORP Office Research Park | 6 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| LC Land Conservation | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR registration or permit law as of Apr 2026. Dutchess County occupancy tax registration is required. Verify with Town of Rhinebeck at (845) 876-3929 for any recent local law changes.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/RH0960
- Building dept(845) 876-3929
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Rhinebeck are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed Apr 2026) 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) 876-3929 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.