Sullivan County
Town of Rockland, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Rockland run from a 0.25-acre minimum in Residential District (0.25-acre) up to 2 acres in Rural Conservation District, across 5 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 439-5450 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Rockland →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Conservation District | 2 ac | 25 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential District (1-acre) | 1 ac | 20 / 25 / 40 ft | 30 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential District (0.25-acre) | 0.25 ac | 20 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Neighborhood Business District | 0.23 ac | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| General Business District | — | 10 / 5 / - ft | 40 ft | Occupancy restricted |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Town of Rockland passed a Short-Term Rental local law on July 6, 2023, requiring property owners to submit an application at Town Hall. STRs are permitted in all zoning districts where residential dwellings are allowed, subject to safety inspection.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 439-5450
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,986 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Rockland, or what an ADU costs here.
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Other Sullivan County towns
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Zoning figures for Town of Rockland 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) 439-5450 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.