Orange County
City of Newburgh, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of Newburgh run from a 0.05-acre minimum in High-Density Residential up to 0.06 acres in Medium-Density Residential, across 9 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 569-7400 before you rely on a figure.
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Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residential District | 0.06 ac | 15 / 10 / 20 ft | 40 ft | Special permit |
| Low-Density Residential | 0.06 ac | 15 / 10 / 20 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| Medium-Density Residential | 0.06 ac | 10 / 5 / 20 ft | 40 ft | As of right |
| High-Density Residential | 0.05 ac | 0 / 5 / 20 ft | 45 ft | As of right |
| Commercial District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Industrial District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial Overlay | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Broadway Corridor District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Conservation Development District | — | — | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Zoning Ch. 300 lists 'short-term in-home lodging' as a regulated accessory use (residential districts only) and B&B as accessory/special use; not permitted in Commercial/Industrial base districts (Ord. 10-2020, Ord. 3-2023).
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 569-7400
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Newburgh, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of Newburgh are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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) 569-7400 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.