Sullivan County

Town of Thompson, NY: zoning for new construction

8 districts Min lot 0.46–50 ac NYSEG

Thinking about building in the Town of Thompson? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Thompson runs 8 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.46 to 50 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
Suburban Residential District	0.92 ac	—	30 ft	As of right
Rural Residential District (1)	0.92 ac	—	30 ft	As of right
Rural Residential District (2)	2 ac	—	30 ft	As of right
Highway Commercial District (1)	0.46 ac	—	35 ft	No
Highway Commercial District (2)	0.46 ac	—	35 ft	No
Conservation/Institutional District	3 ac	—	35 ft	No
Extractive District	50 ac	—	35 ft	No
Economic Business Growth District	0.92 ac	—	35 ft	No

Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. No specific STR local law found as of Jun 2026. Chapter 187 (Rental Property) governs traditional rentals, but no dedicated STR permitting ordinance has been identified as of Jun 2026.

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Building dept(845) 794-2500
Last reviewed2026-06-02

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Zoning figures for Town of Thompson 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) 794-2500 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.