Ulster County
Town of Woodstock, NY: zoning for new construction
Woodstock is one of the more regulated towns to build in around the Catskills, and short-term rentals are the reason most people ask about the code first. The town caps STR use at 120 nights a year with annual registration, and residential lots start at 1.5 acres in the R1.5 district. If you're buying land here to build or to rent, the district and the STR rules below are what shape the deal - verify the current standards with the Town Building Department at (845) 679-2113.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 1.5-Acre (R1.5) | 1.5 ac | 25 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 3-Acre (R3) | 3 ac | 25 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 5-Acre (R5) | 5 ac | 25 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential 8-Acre (R8) | 8 ac | 25 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with registration. Local Law No. 2 of 2022. Annual registration required ($150/yr). Limited to 120 nights per calendar year. No owner-occupancy requirement. Municipal source
Good to know
- Energy codeNew York stretch energy code adopted (January 2023).
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeecode360.com/8008828
- Building dept(845) 679-2113
- Last reviewedFeb 2026
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Zoning figures for Town of Woodstock are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed Feb 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) 679-2113 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.