Orange County
Village of Harriman, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Harriman run from a 0.115-acre minimum in Residential up to 0.344 acres in Residential, across 6 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 782-6892 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Harriman →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 0.344 ac | 40 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential | 0.115 ac | 25 / 8 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multifamily Residential | 0.115 ac | 25 / 8 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Central Business | 0.115 ac | 20 / 0 / 0 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| General Business | 0.344 ac | 50 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Industrial | 0.918 ac | 40 / 20 / 20 ft | 50 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No short-term-rental-specific chapter found in the Village code as of Jul 2026.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 782-6892
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Harriman, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Harriman are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) 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) 782-6892 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.