Greene County
Town of Greenville, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Greenville run from a 1-acre minimum in Hamlet District up to 5 acres in Rural Residential/Open Space District, across 5 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is Central Hudson territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (518) 966-5055 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Greenville →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet District | 1 ac | - / 0 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Low-Density Residential District | 2 ac | 35 / 25 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Rural Residential/Open Space District | 5 ac | 50 / 50 / 75 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| General Commercial District | 0.5 ac | 35 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Highway Commercial District | 1 ac | 35 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No dedicated local STR ordinance found for the Town of Greenville as of Jun 2026; the town updated its zoning code via Local Law No. 2-2024 but no specific STR permit requirement was identified. Verify with code enforcement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 966-5055
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $197–$259/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $7,753 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Greenville, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Greenville are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 966-5055 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.