Greene County

Village of Catskill, NY: zoning for new construction

7 districts Min lot 0.14–0.46 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Village of Catskill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Catskill runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.14 to 0.46 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
Single-Family Residential (w/ public water)	0.17 ac	—	42 ft	As of right
Multi-Family Residential (w/ public sewer)	0.14 ac	—	42 ft	As of right
Planned Residential	0.14 ac	—	42 ft	As of right
Neighborhood Commercial	0.46 ac	—	42 ft	No
General Commercial	—	—	42 ft	No
Commercial Core	—	—	42 ft	No
Waterfront Development	0.17 ac	—	35 ft	As of right

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Village of Catskill adopted an STR permit law in 2021 (§4.15 of the Zoning Regulations), requiring a permit ($500 initial / $200 renewal) and code enforcement inspection; permits expire December 31 annually and are not transferable.

Good to know

UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
Building dept(518) 943-6564
Last reviewed2026-06-02

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Zoning figures for Village 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) 943-6564 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.