Sullivan County
Town of Fremont, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Fremont? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Fremont runs 6 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.46 to 3 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/Forest District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential District | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Residential District | 0.92 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Hamlet District | 0.46 ac | — | 30 ft | As of right |
| Business District | 0.46 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. The Town of Fremont has not passed a specific STR permitting law; Sullivan County room tax registration is the primary requirement.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 887-6605
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Fremont 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) 887-6605 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.