Orange County
Town of Goshen, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Goshen? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Goshen runs 5 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.18 to 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural-Industrial | 1.84 ac | — | — | No |
| Highway Commercial | 1 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Commercial | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | 5 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Hamlet Residential | 0.18 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Introductory Local Law No. 13 of 2024 proposed STR registration. Pending enactment status as of Jun 2026; verify with Building Department.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 294-6430
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Goshen are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-16) 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 (845) 294-6430 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.