Erie County
Town of Aurora, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Aurora sets a residential minimum of about 0.75 acres in R1 Single-Family Residential District, one of its 3 zoning districts. Short-term rentals allowed. Power here is National Grid territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (716) 652-7591 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Aurora →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 Single-Family Residential District | 0.75 ac | 75 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R2 Residential District | 0.75 ac | 50 / 12.5 / 40 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| R3 Residential District | 0.75 ac | 50 / 12.5 / 40 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed. Short-term rentals are an expressly named permitted use, with an owner-occupancy limit that decides most cases. Local Law No. 5-2024, adopted 9-9-2024, amended Zoning Chapter 116 to ADD bed-and-breakfast and short-term rental as permitted uses, and § 116-4A defines a SHORT-TERM RENTAL as an owner-occupied residence where a dwelling unit is let. An unhosted, investor-owned whole-house rental therefore does not meet the definition and is not covered by the permission. Confirm the district-by-district permissions in the use schedule before relying on this. New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) separately requires every host statewide to register the unit regardless of local law. Confirm with Town of Aurora at (716) 652-7591 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 652-7591
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $8,415 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Aurora, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Aurora are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-06) 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 (716) 652-7591 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.