Westchester County
City of Yonkers, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the City of Yonkers run from a 0.1148-acre minimum in Detached 1 Family Dwelling up to 0.4591 acres in Detached 1 Family Dwelling, across 26 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) 377-6500 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Yonkers →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Urban Redevelopment | 2 ac | — | — | No |
| Planned Urban Redevelopment | 2 ac | — | — | No |
| Detached 1 Family Dwelling | 0.4591 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached 1 Family Dwelling | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached 1 Family Dwelling | 0.1377 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached 1 Family Dwelling | 0.1722 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Detached 1 Family Dwelling | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Apartment Houses, Low Density | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| 2 Family Dwellings | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Elevator Apartment, High Density | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Apartment Houses, Medium Densi | 0.1148 ac | — | 65 ft | No |
| Planned Industrial, Residences | 4.0174 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Planned Executive Park (Floating Zone) | 30 ac | — | 105 ft | No |
| Planned Industrial, Residences | 4.0174 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business & Apt.'s | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| General Business and Apt. Housing | 0.1148 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Restricted Business, Residence | 0.2296 ac | — | 48 ft | No |
| Central Business District | — | — | 50 ft | No |
| Downtown Waterfront District | — | — | 66 ft | No |
| Office Buildings and Research | 0.1722 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Wholesale Business and Storage | — | — | — | No |
| Commercial, Storage, Light Manufacturing | 0.2296 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Industry, Residences Excluded | — | — | — | No |
| Colleges, Univ.'s and Theological Seminaries | 0.3444 ac | — | 39 ft | No |
| Government Center District | — | — | 100 ft | No |
| Planned Multi-Use District | — | — | — | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. No dedicated local STR ordinance found as of Jun 2026; Yonkers relies on existing housing and zoning codes. State law (S.885C/A.4130C, effective Mar 2025) requires platform-level tax collection.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 377-6500
- Last reviewed2026-06-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $242–$318/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $133,455 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Yonkers, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for City of Yonkers 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) 377-6500 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.