Sullivan County
Town of Tusten, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Tusten run from a 0.34-acre minimum in General Residential District up to 3 acres in Rural Development 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) 252-7146 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Tusten →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic River District | 5 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Recreational River District | 3 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Residential District | 3 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Rural Development District | 3 ac | 50 / 35 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| General Residential District | 0.34 ac | 40 / 25 / 50 ft | 28 ft | As of right |
| Roadside Business District | 0.46 ac | 40 / 25 / 30 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Downtown Business District | 0.46 ac | 40 / 25 / 30 ft | 35 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 Tusten has adopted a wait-and-see approach and currently has no STR regulations.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 252-7146
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $5,220 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Tusten, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Tusten 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) 252-7146 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.