Dutchess County
Town of Washington, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Washington? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Washington runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential 10-Acre | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Residential Special 10-Acre | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low Density Residential 5-Acre | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low Density Residential Special | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Medium Density Residential 2-Acre | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| High Density Residential 1-Acre | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Mixed-Use | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Land Conservation | 10 ac | — | 15 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR registration law as of Jun 2026. Dutchess County occupancy tax registration required. Verify with Town of Washington Building Dept at (845) 677-3419 for any recent local law changes.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/37495610
- Building dept(845) 677-3419
- Last reviewed2026-05-31
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Zoning figures for Town of Washington 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) 677-3419 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.