Sullivan County
Town of Lumberland, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Lumberland run from a 3-acre minimum in River Hamlet District up to 5 acres in Rural Residential 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) 856-8600 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Lumberland →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Hamlet District | 3 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Rural Residential District | 5 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Hillside District | 5 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Glen Spey District | 3 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Mohican Lake District | 2 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Mongaup River Valley District | 5 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Black Forest District | 5 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
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. As of late 2024 the Town of Lumberland was still gathering information on STRs and had not passed any regulations.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 856-8600
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $50,724 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Lumberland, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Lumberland 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) 856-8600 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.