Sullivan County
Town of Callicoon, NY: zoning for new construction
The Town of Callicoon sets a residential minimum of about 2 acres in Rural District, one of its 5 zoning districts. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is NYSEG territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 482-5390 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Callicoon →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation District | 3 ac | 35 / 35 / 35 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural District | 2 ac | 35 / 35 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
| Settlement District | 1 ac | 35 / 35 / 25 ft | 30 ft | As of right |
| Business District | 1 ac | 35 / 35 / 25 ft | 50 ft | Special permit |
| Rural Business District | 2 ac | 35 / 35 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Special permit |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals require an annual Town permit. 179. The chapter's stated purpose is to enable the Town to monitor short-term residential rentals, it defines them as properties used as short-term transient rentals, and it requires the homeowner to keep records of rental dates and guest numbers. It also provides that a short-term rental may not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood — no advertising sign, no unreasonable noise. A permit is issued subject to approval by the Code Enforcement Officer, with a safety inspection; occupancy is not capped generally but the maximum must be declared on the application. 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 Town of Callicoon at (845) 482-5390 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 482-5390
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $19,684 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Callicoon, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Callicoon are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-16) 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) 482-5390 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.