Sullivan County
Village of Monticello, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Monticello run from a 0.17-acre minimum in One- & Two-Family Residential up to 0.23 acres in One-Family Residential, across 5 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) 794-2429 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Monticello →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residential | 0.23 ac | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
| One- & Two-Family Residential | 0.17 ac | 30 / 10 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| Multi-Family Residential | 0.17 ac | 30 / 10 / 25 ft | 30 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.23 ac | 30 / 10 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Core Business | 0.06 ac | 0 / 0 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No specific STR local law found as of Jun 2026. As of August 2024, Village officials described STRs as unregulated with no registry in place; Local Law #7 (2024) amended the rental permit chapter but STR-specific enforcement was not active.
Good to know
- UtilityNYSEG territory.
- Building dept(845) 794-2429
- Last reviewed2026-08-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $195–$256/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $9,421 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Monticello, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Monticello 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) 794-2429 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.