Greene County
Town of Catskill, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Catskill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Catskill runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.25 to 5 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/Agriculture (no public water or sewer) | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Moderate Density Residential | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| High Density Residential | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Commercial | 0.25 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | 0.5 ac | — | — | No |
| Industrial | 3 ac | — | — | No |
| Conservation | 5 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town of Catskill enacted Local Law No. 1-2022 (Chapter 133) on April 20, 2022, requiring all STRs to obtain a permit ($500 initial fee) and pass a code enforcement inspection prior to operating; annual renewal required.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 943-2381
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Catskill 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) 943-2381 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.