Dutchess County
Village of Rhinebeck, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Rhinebeck? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Rhinebeck runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.09 to 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Center | 0.09 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Residential | 0.18 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Gateway Business | 0.34 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Medical and Professional | 0.18 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Fairgrounds | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Highly regulated per § 120-17.1. Annual permit + Planning Board approval required. Owner-occupied primary residence only. Maximum 15 permits issued annually. Unhosted rentals require designated 24/7 local property manager. Max 16 rental days/yr with minimum 7-day gaps between bookings. Max 6 guests for 2-bedroom unit. Contact Village Clerk at (845) 876-7039.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/6610197
- Building dept(845) 876-7039
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Village of Rhinebeck 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) 876-7039 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.