Dutchess County
Town of Wappinger, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Wappinger? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Wappinger runs 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 5-Acre | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 3-Acre | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 80,000 sqft | 1.84 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 40,000 sqft | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 20,000 sqft | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 15,000 sqft | 0.34 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 10,000 sqft | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Mixed-Use | — | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Neighborhood Business | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Shopping Center | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. STR regulated in residential districts (R-40, R-40/80, R-80, R-3A, R-5A). Building permit required. Minimum quality of life, environmental, and safety requirements apply. Contact Town of Wappinger Building Dept at (845) 297-4158 for current permit requirements.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/11073974
- Building dept(845) 297-4158
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Wappinger 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) 297-4158 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.