Rockland County
Village of Hillburn, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Hillburn run from a 0.14-acre minimum in Residence up to 1.38 acres in Residence, across 8 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) 357-2036 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Hillburn →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Space (parks, playgrounds and utility rights-of-way; FAR 0.10) | 5.51 ac | 75 / 50 / 100 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residence (one-family detached) | 1.38 ac | 50 / 40 / 75 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residence (one-family detached) | 0.21 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residence (one-family detached) | 0.14 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Local Shopping (base small-retail tier; Hillburn sets bulk PER USE — larger uses require up to 40,000 sf, see Table A) | 0.23 ac | 25 / 20 / 25 ft | 25 ft | No |
| General Commercial (base small-retail tier; Hillburn sets bulk PER USE — most uses require 40,000 sf, see Table A) | 0.23 ac | 25 / 20 / 25 ft | 25 ft | No |
| Regional Economic Development (base office/service tier; Hillburn sets bulk PER USE — hotels, conference and cultural centers require 80,000 sf, see Table A) | 0.46 ac | 25 / 20 / 25 ft | 25 ft | No |
| Light Industry (light industry by special use permit) | 0.92 ac | 35 / 50 / 50 ft | 25 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals are named and regulated in the Village of Hillburn. § 250-7 of Zoning Chapter 250 defines SHORT-TERM RENTAL — expressly noting it is "also referred to as an 'Airbnb' and other such similar terms" — and Chapter 188, Rental Properties, adopted 5-9-2023 by Local Law No. 3-2023 and AMENDED IN ITS ENTIRETY 2-25-2025 by Local Law No. 3-2025, carries the rental permit requirement at § 188-8. Because Chapter 188 was rewritten in 2025, read the current text. New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry (Ch. 99 of the Laws of 2025) separately requires every host statewide to register the unit regardless of local law. Confirm with Village of Hillburn at (845) 357-2036 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 357-2036
- Last reviewed2026-07-21
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $229–$300/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $920 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Hillburn, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Hillburn are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-21) 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) 357-2036 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.