Erie County
Town of Holland, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Holland run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Medium Density Residential District (R-1) up to 5 acres in Rural Residential and Agricultural District, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals restricted. 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) 537-9443 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Holland →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential and Agricultural District | 5 ac | 50 / 40 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential District (R-2) | 1.377 ac | 50 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential District (R-1) | 0.23 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Business District | 2 ac | 40 / - / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business District | 0.918 ac | 40 / 15 / 30 ft | 20 ft | No |
| Manufacturing and Industrial District | 3 ac | 50 / 25 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. Short-term rentals require a SPECIAL PERMIT: § 120-49.3 sits in Article VI, Special Permit Uses, of Zoning Chapter 120. Because the permission is discretionary, an STR is not available as of right, and the Planning/Zoning Board conditions govern. Confirm the current standards with the Town before listing. 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 Holland at (716) 537-9443 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 537-9443
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,679 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Holland, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Holland 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) 537-9443 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.