Orange County
Village of Highland Falls, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Highland Falls run from a 0.115-acre minimum in Single- and Two-Family Residence up to 0.459 acres in Single-Family Residence, across 8 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) 446-3400 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Highland Falls →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Residence | 0.344 ac | 45 / 20 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.459 ac | 45 / 20 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single-Family Residence | 0.172 ac | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Single- and Two-Family Residence | 0.115 ac | 20 / 8 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Apartment and Multiple-Dwelling Residence | 0.115 ac | 20 / 8 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Apartment, Multiple-Dwelling and Affordable Housing | 0.115 ac | 10 / 5 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Village Business | — | 0 / 12 / 15 ft | 50 ft | No |
| Highway Commercial | 0.23 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 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 local law found as of Jul 2026; Ch.240 permits bed-and-breakfast inns as an owner-occupied special exception use.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 446-3400
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $5,175 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Highland Falls, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Highland Falls 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) 446-3400 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.