Orange County
Town of Wallkill, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Wallkill? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Wallkill runs 6 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.43 to 1.5 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural | — | — | — | As of right |
| Low-Density Agricultural | — | — | — | As of right |
| Suburban Residential | 1.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Medium-Density Residential | 0.43 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple-Family (Bonus) Residential | — | — | — | As of right |
| Airport Residential | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. 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 reviewed2026-06-16
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Zoning figures for Town of Wallkill are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-16) 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.