Westchester County
City of Mount Vernon, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of Mount Vernon run from a 0.0826-acre minimum in One-Family Residence up to 0.3444 acres in Apartment House, across 19 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. 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) 665-2483 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Mount Vernon →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 0.1607 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.0826 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1033 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multiple Family Residenence | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | No |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.1033 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Multiple Family Residenence | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | No |
| Three-Family Residence | 0.155 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| MVW - Hub (Non-Commercial) | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | No |
| MVW -C (Corridor) | — | — | — | No |
| Apartment House | 0.3444 ac | — | 70 ft | No |
| Commercial Business | 0.1722 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 120 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Office Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| General Industrial | 0.1148 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Landscaped Industrial | 0.1722 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Public Institutional | 0.1148 ac | — | 120 ft | No |
| MVW - Hub | — | — | — | No |
| MVW - Transition | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Local law (approx. Sep 2024) added Article XV to Chapter 267 (Zoning), §§267-97–267-98, requiring an STR permit from the city. Mayoral public hearing held Oct 3, 2024; codified in ecode360 (Nov 2025 update). Specific local law number not confirmed in public records.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 665-2483
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Mount Vernon, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of Mount Vernon are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-15) 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) 665-2483 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.