Orange County
City of Port Jervis, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of Port Jervis run from a 0.14-acre minimum in Medium-Density Residence District up to 0.17 acres in Low-Density Residence District, across 8 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Orange & Rockland territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 858-4000 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Port Jervis →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Density Residence District | 0.17 ac | 20 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Medium-Density Residence District | 0.14 ac | 20 / 8 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Mountain Conservation District | 0.92 ac | 40 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Mixed-Use District | 0.17 ac | 20 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Central Business District | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 74 ft | No |
| Waterfront Mixed-Use District | — | 20 / 10 / 20 ft | 65 ft | No |
| Light Industrial District | 0.69 ac | 0 / 0 / 20 ft | 65 ft | No |
| Tri-State Commerce District | 0.69 ac | 0 / 0 / 20 ft | 65 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Transient occupancy regulated via use categories in Zoning Ch. 535: 'tourist home' (≤4 rooms, §535-4) and B&B/tourist accommodations (§535-37); 'dwelling unit' excludes transient occupancy. Amended through L.L. 4-2024.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 858-4000
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,507 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Port Jervis, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of Port Jervis 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) 858-4000 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.