Greene County
Town of New Baltimore, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of New Baltimore sets a residential minimum of about 2 acres in Rural Residential/Agricultural District, one of its 6 zoning districts. 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) 756-6671 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for New Baltimore →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential/Agricultural District | 2 ac | 60 / 25 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Commercial District | 2 ac | 50 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 2 ac | 50 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet Residential District | 2 ac | 15 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Developmental District | 2 ac | 80 / 50 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Development/Multi-Family Residential District | 2 ac | 80 / 50 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
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 New Baltimore as of Jun 2026; no specific permit or registration requirement was identified in available records. Verify directly with the town building department.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(518) 756-6671
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $197–$259/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $15,066 on top - see the full cost to build a house in New Baltimore, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of New Baltimore 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) 756-6671 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.