Orange County
Town of New Windsor, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of New Windsor run from a 0.92-acre minimum in Single-Family Residential 2 up to 1.38 acres in Single-Family Residential 1, across 14 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 563-4615 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for New Windsor →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residential 1 | 1.38 ac | 45 / 40 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residential 2 | 0.92 ac | 40 / 30 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residential 3 | 0.92 ac | 40 / 30 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residential | 0.92 ac | 40 / 30 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| High-Density Multi-Family Residential | 0.92 ac | 40 / 30 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Cluster Open Space 1 | 0.29 ac | 40 / 12 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Cluster Open Space 2 | 0.57 ac | 30 / 10 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Cluster Open Space 3 | 0.46 ac | 40 / 12 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Airport | 3 ac | 100 / 50 / 50 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | 0.92 ac | 60 / 30 / 30 ft | — | No |
| Limited Commercial | 0.92 ac | 60 / 30 / 30 ft | — | No |
| Neighborhood Commercial | 0.23 ac | 40 / - / - ft | — | No |
| Office and Light Industry | 0.23 ac | 40 / 15 / - ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Industrial | 0.92 ac | 50 / 15 / 20 ft | — | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. STRs appear permitted without specific local registration requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 563-4615
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $28,226 on top - see the full cost to build a house in New Windsor, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of New Windsor 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) 563-4615 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.