Rockland County
Village of New Hempstead, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of New Hempstead run from a 0.34-acre minimum in One- and Two-Family Residence up to 1.15 acres in One-Family Residence, across 7 zoning districts in all. 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) 354-8100 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for New Hempstead →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence (FAR 0.10; building coverage capped at 3,750 sf, max impervious ratio 0.20) | 1.15 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence (FAR 0.10; building coverage capped at 3,500 sf, max impervious ratio 0.20) | 0.92 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence (FAR 0.12; building coverage capped at 3,250 sf, max impervious ratio 0.20) | 0.8 ac | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence (FAR 0.15; building coverage capped at 3,000 sf, max impervious ratio 0.25) | 0.57 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One- and Two-Family Residence (1-family detached shown; 2-family detached requires 20,000 sf. FAR 0.18; building coverage capped at 2,500 sf, max impervious ratio 0.25) | 0.34 ac | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Laboratory-Office (FAR 0.25; max impervious ratio 0.75) | 1.38 ac | 75 / 75 / 75 ft | 45 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (FAR 0.30; max impervious ratio 0.75; height given as 2 stories with a table note rather than a figure) | 2 ac | 75 / 50 / 50 ft | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term-rental status not confirmed. Short-term rental status not confirmed for the Village of New Hempstead — Chapter 290 does not address transient rental, and no separate local STR law was found in a 2026-07-21 search of village and county sources. Absence of a found law is NOT permission: call the Building Department at (845) 354-8100 to confirm before listing a property. Separately, since 2025 New York State requires every short-term-rental host to register the unit with the State through the county registry, regardless of what the municipality allows.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 354-8100
- Last reviewed2026-07-21
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $229–$300/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $6,356 on top - see the full cost to build a house in New Hempstead, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of New Hempstead 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) 354-8100 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.