Orange County
Village of Monroe, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Monroe run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Suburban Residential up to 0.459 acres in Suburban Residential, across 7 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 783-1900 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Monroe →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Residential (10,000 sf) | 0.23 ac | 30 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Suburban Residential (20,000 sf) | 0.459 ac | 40 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Urban Residential-Multifamily | 0.23 ac | 30 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Village Recreation | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Central Business | — | 0 / 0 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.459 ac | 60 / 50 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Light Industrial | 0.459 ac | 60 / 50 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals prohibited via zoning; Chapter 158 requires rental registration (Local Law 3-2025).
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 783-1900
- 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 Monroe, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Monroe 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) 783-1900 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.