Greene County
Town of Halcott, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Halcott sets a residential minimum of about 5 acres in Rural Conservation District, one of its 1 zoning district. 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 (845) 586-2074 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Halcott →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Conservation District (single district) | 5 ac | 60 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local STR ordinance found for the Town of Halcott as of Jun 2026; no permit or registration requirement was identified. Halcott is a small rural town and may rely on the county-level Greene County STR registry if one exists.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 586-2074
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $197–$259/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $54,560 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Halcott, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Halcott 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 (845) 586-2074 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.