Greene County
Town of Cairo, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Cairo? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Cairo runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.25 to 2 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 | 2 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Mountain Top Residential | 2 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Main Street Downtown | 0.25 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Main Street Commercial | 0.25 ac | — | — | No |
| Hamlet Cairo | 0.25 ac | — | — | As of right |
| Commercial Mixed Use | 2 ac | — | — | No |
| Commercial/Industrial | 2 ac | — | — | No |
| Municipal | — | — | — | As of right |
| Adult Use District | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No confirmed local STR ordinance found for the Town of Cairo as of Jun 2026; town has active zoning and code enforcement but no specific STR permit law was identified. Verify directly with town at (518) 622-3120.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 622-3120
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Cairo are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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 (518) 622-3120 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.