Greene County

Village of Hunter, NY: zoning for new construction

6 districts Min lot 0.11–0.46 ac Central Hudson

Thinking about building in the Village of Hunter? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Hunter runs 6 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.11 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
Village Business District	0.11 ac	—	45 ft	No
Gateway Business District	0.11 ac	—	45 ft	No
Recreation-Entertainment District 1	0.23 ac	—	45 ft	As of right
Recreation-Entertainment District 2	0.23 ac	—	45 ft	As of right
Watershed Recreation District	0.23 ac	—	45 ft	No
Village Residential District	0.46 ac	—	45 ft	As of right

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town of Hunter Local Law No. 2 of 2023 (effective July 26, 2023) applies to STRs throughout the Town of Hunter, including within the Village of Hunter; all STRs must obtain a permit, pass a fire/safety inspection, and carry $300,000 liability insurance; total permits capped at 250.

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UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
Building dept(518) 263-4020
Last reviewed2026-06-02

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Zoning figures for Village of Hunter 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) 263-4020 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.