Sullivan County
Town of Liberty, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Liberty run from a 0.16-acre minimum in Residential District up to 10 acres in Agricultural Conservation District, across 7 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) 292-8511 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Liberty →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Conservation District | 10 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 50 ft | No |
| Rural Development District | 3 ac | 50 / 25 / 25 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential District (1-acre) | 1 ac | 25 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential District (7,000 sf) | 0.16 ac | 25 / 8 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Downtown Commercial Core District | 0.09 ac | 20 / - / 30 ft | 44 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Service Commercial District | 0.23 ac | 20 / 10 / 10 ft | 60 ft | No |
| Industrial/Commercial District | 1 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 44 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 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 reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,469 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Liberty, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Liberty 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) 292-8511 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.