Erie County
City of Lackawanna, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of Lackawanna run from a 0.103-acre minimum in MR Mixed Residential up to 0.138 acres in SFR Single-Family Residential, across 2 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals prohibited. 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) 827-6473 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Lackawanna →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR Single-Family Residential | 0.138 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 25 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| MR Mixed Residential | 0.103 ac | 25 / 5 / 20 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals prohibited. Short-term rentals are BANNED. Chapter 207, Transient or Short-Term Rentals Prohibited, was adopted 2-4-2025 by the City Council (originally adopted as Chapter 178 and renumbered). § 207-3 states the rule and § 207-4 its application. Do not underwrite short-term rental income on a Lackawanna property. 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 City of Lackawanna at (716) 827-6473 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 827-6473
- Last reviewed2026-08-06
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Lackawanna, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of Lackawanna 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) 827-6473 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.