Sullivan County
Town of Fallsburg, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Fallsburg run from a 0.29-acre minimum in Hamlet Residential District up to 10 acres in Agricultural 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) 434-8811 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Fallsburg →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural District | 10 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Recreation District | 3 ac | 75 / 40 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential District | 0.5 ac | 35 / 20 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Hamlet Residential District | 0.29 ac | 35 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Business District | — | 35 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Mixed Use District | — | 35 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Residential Development District | 0.75 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 434-8811
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $2,917 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Fallsburg, or what an ADU costs here.
Sizing up a specific parcel in Fallsburg?
Aldo pulls the exact zoning district, setbacks, and build feasibility for any parcel — before you buy. Enter your email to open Aldo and run your free report.
Other Sullivan County towns
All Sullivan County zoning: Bethel · Callicoon · Cochecton · Delaware · 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 Fallsburg 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) 434-8811 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.