Orange County
Town of Wallkill, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Wallkill run from a 0.43-acre minimum in Medium-Density Residential up to 5 acres in Multiple-Family (Bonus) Residential, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 692-7830 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Wallkill →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural | 2 ac | 60 / 40 / 70 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Low-Density Agricultural | 3 ac | 60 / 40 / 70 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Suburban Residential | 1.5 ac | 35 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium-Density Residential | 0.43 ac | 35 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Multiple-Family (Bonus) Residential | 5 ac | 40 / 30 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Airport Residential | 0.14 ac | 25 / 5 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals require permit from Building Department. No separate local law found; permit process administered by BD.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Building dept(845) 692-7830
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $5,144 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Wallkill, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Wallkill 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) 692-7830 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.