Sullivan County
Town of Fremont, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Fremont run from a 0.46-acre minimum in Hamlet District up to 3 acres in Agricultural/Forest District, across 6 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 887-6605 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Fremont →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Forest District | 3 ac | 40 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Rural Residential District | 1 ac | 40 / 15 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Residential District | 0.92 ac | 40 / 10 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Hamlet District | 0.46 ac | 20 / 5 / 15 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Business District | 0.46 ac | 20 / 5 / 15 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Industrial District | 2 ac | 40 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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 reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $4,447 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Fremont, or what an ADU costs here.
Sizing up a specific parcel in Fremont?
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Zoning figures for Town of Fremont 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) 887-6605 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.