Westchester County
Village of Dobbs Ferry, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Dobbs Ferry run from a 0.1148-acre minimum in One-Family Residence up to 0.9183 acres in One-Family Residence, across 22 zoning districts in all. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Power here is Con Edison territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (914) 231-8513 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Dobbs Ferry →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 0.9183 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Multi-Family 1 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.3444 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | — | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1722 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multi-Family 2 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Mixed Density Residential 1 | 0.1148 ac | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Mixed Density Residential - Historic | 0.4591 ac | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Multi-Family 3 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | No |
| Multi-Family 4 | 0.4591 ac | — | — | No |
| Broadway | 0.1148 ac | — | 50 ft | No |
| Mixed Density Residential 2 | 0.1148 ac | — | — | Occupancy restricted |
| Downtown Business | — | — | 50 ft | No |
| Downtown Gateway | — | — | 40 ft | No |
| Downtown Transition | — | — | 50 ft | No |
| Educational/Institutional | — | — | — | No |
| Waterfront A | — | — | 30 ft | No |
| Waterfront B | 0.0574 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Chauncey Park | — | — | — | No |
| Open Space | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | — |
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; standard village zoning and building codes apply. Westchester County hotel occupancy tax (3%) applies to short-term stays.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 231-8513
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Dobbs Ferry, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Dobbs Ferry are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-08) 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 (914) 231-8513 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.