Erie County
Village of Hamburg, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Hamburg run from a 0.138-acre minimum in TVR Traditional Village Residential up to 0.172 acres in SFR Single-Family Residential, across 3 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) 649-4501 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Hamburg →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR Single-Family Residential | 0.172 ac | 25 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| TVR Traditional Village Residential | 0.138 ac | 25 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| LCR Limited Commercial Residential | 0.138 ac | 15 / 6 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. The Village of Hamburg legislates short-term rentals BY NAME in its use table and bans them from its largest residential district. Table 20.4 lists "Bed-and-breakfast or short-term rental" as an em dash — NOT PERMITTED — in SFR Single-Family Residential, and as SP (special permit) in TVR and LCR, subject to § 250-23.7. There is no as-of-right path in any residential district. New York State's 2025 STR registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) applies on top of this. Confirm the § 250-23.7 conditions before listing. NOTE that building permits for the village are issued by the TOWN of Hamburg at 6100 South Park Avenue, not at Village Hall — (716) 649-4501 reaches village administration. Verified 2026-08-06.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Building dept(716) 649-4501
- 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 Hamburg, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Hamburg 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) 649-4501 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.