Sullivan County
Town of Liberty, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Liberty? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Liberty runs 7 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.09 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 Conservation District | 10 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Rural Development District | 3 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential District (1-acre) | 1 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential District (7,000 sf) | 0.16 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Downtown Commercial Core District | 0.09 ac | — | 44 ft | No |
| Service Commercial District | 0.23 ac | — | 60 ft | No |
| Industrial/Commercial District | 1 ac | — | 44 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026. The Town of Liberty has not enacted a specific STR permitting law beyond Sullivan County room tax registration.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 292-8511
- Last reviewed2026-06-02
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Zoning figures for Town of Liberty 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) 292-8511 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.