Orange County
Town of Hamptonburgh, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Hamptonburgh? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Hamptonburgh runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.23 to 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Preserve | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Low-Density Single-Family Residential | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Medium-Density Single-Family Residential | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Residential/Commercial | 0.23 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Industrial Park | — | — | — | No |
| Light Urban Industrial | — | — | — | No |
| Office/Highway Commercial | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. STRs appear permitted without specific local registration requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 427-2424
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Hamptonburgh 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) 427-2424 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.