Orange County
Town of Mount Hope, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Mount Hope? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Mount Hope runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.92 to 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Preservation 1 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Resource Preservation 2 | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Agricultural | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential 1 | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Suburban Residential 2 | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Local Business | — | — | — | No |
| Office, Research, and Industrial Park | — | — | — | 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) 386-9949
- Last reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Mount Hope 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) 386-9949 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.