Ulster County
Town of Hurley, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Town of Hurley? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the town code. Town of Hurley runs 9 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.46 to 4 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals restricted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-4 Very-Low-Density Residential | 4 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| A-2.5 Low-Density Residential | 2.5 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-1 Moderate-Density Residential | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| R-2 Medium-Density Residential | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| H Historical | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | 0.92 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| B-1 General Business | 0.46 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| B-2 Highway Business | 1 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 2 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals restricted. Non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are banned in the Town of Hurley. Owner-occupied STRs may be permitted — confirm current requirements with Building Dept at (845) 331-7474 before proceeding. Municipal source
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/HU1421
- Building dept(845) 331-7474
- Last reviewedApr 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Hurley are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed Apr 2026) 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) 331-7474 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.