Westchester County
Village of Elmsford, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the Village of Elmsford? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the village code. Village of Elmsford runs 10 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0574 to 4 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence R-0 One Family | 0.5 ac | — | 36 ft | As of right |
| Residence R-1 One Family | 0.1148 ac | — | 36 ft | As of right |
| Residence R-2 Two Families | 0.2296 ac | — | 36 ft | As of right |
| Residence R-3 Three or More Families | 0.0574 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Residential Cluster Development | 4 ac | — | 40 ft | As of right |
| Business District | 0.3444 ac | — | 49 ft | No |
| Central Business District | 0.9183 ac | — | 49 ft | No |
| Limited Office Use District | 0.2296 ac | — | 72 ft | No |
| Light Industrial District | — | — | 150 ft | No |
| Unzoned (Highway ROW Lands) | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. 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) 592-6555
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
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Zoning figures for Village of Elmsford 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) 592-6555 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.