Sullivan County
Town of Delaware, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Delaware run from a 0.9183-acre minimum in Residential District up to 1.8365 acres in Rural District, across 7 zoning districts in all. 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) 887-5250 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Delaware →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River District | 2 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential District | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural District | 1.8365 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 45 ft | No |
| Business District | 0.1722 ac | 20 / 10 / 30 ft | 60 ft | No |
| Callicoon Business District | 2 ac | 50 / 25 / 25 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Callicoon Residential District | 0.9183 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Unit Development District | — | — | 45 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Town of Delaware enacted a Short-Term Rental ordinance (Chapter 175) effective April 10, 2024, requiring annual licenses, Health Dept approval for 10+ occupants, bedroom size limits, parking caps, and owner responsibility for disturbances and trash removal.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 887-5250
- Last reviewed2026-08-26
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $9,367 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Delaware, or what an ADU costs here.
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Other Sullivan County towns
All Sullivan County zoning: Bethel · Callicoon · Cochecton · Fallsburg · Forestburgh · Fremont · Highland · Liberty · Lumberland · Mamakating · Neversink · Rockland · Thompson · Tusten · Bloomingburg (Village) · Jeffersonville (Village) · Liberty (Village) · Monticello (Village) · Woodridge (Village)
Zoning figures for Town of Delaware are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-26) 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) 887-5250 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.