Sullivan County
Town of Fallsburg, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Fallsburg? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Fallsburg runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.29 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural District | 10 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Recreation District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential District | 0.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet Residential District | 0.29 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business District | — | — | 35 ft | No |
| Mixed Use District | — | — | 35 ft | special-use-permit |
| Planned Residential Development District | 0.75 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Town of Fallsburg adopted Local Law No. 11-2020 (Chapter 225) on July 27, 2020, requiring an annual permit and safety inspection from Code Enforcement for any transient rental under 30 days. Violations carry fines up to $250/day.
Good to know
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- Building dept(845) 434-8811
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Fallsburg are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-02) 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) 434-8811 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.