Orange County
Village of Washingtonville, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Washingtonville run from a 0.126-acre minimum in Multiple Residence District up to 0.918 acres in Residential-Agricultural, across 11 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) 496-3221 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Washingtonville →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential-Agricultural | 0.918 ac | 45 / 20 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential | 0.459 ac | 40 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential | 0.459 ac | 40 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Multifamily Residential | 0.23 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Mobile Home Court Residential | 0.344 ac | 40 / 12 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Multiple Residence District | 0.126 ac | 35 / 5 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office-Residential | 0.344 ac | 40 / 15 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 1.837 ac | 60 / 40 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 1.837 ac | 60 / 40 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office & Light Industry | 0.918 ac | 45 / 20 / 45 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Industrial | 0.918 ac | 40 / 25 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Rental Properties Local Law (~2021) prohibits short-term rentals in residential districts; permits administered via the Building Department.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 496-3221
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $167 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Washingtonville, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Washingtonville 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) 496-3221 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.