Erie County
Town of Holland, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Holland run from a 0.23-acre minimum in Medium Density Residential District (R-1) up to 5 acres in Rural Residential and Agricultural District, across 6 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is National Grid territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (716) 537-9443 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Holland →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential and Agricultural District | 5 ac | 50 / 40 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential District (R-2) | 1.38 ac | 50 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Medium Density Residential District (R-1) | 0.23 ac | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Business District | 2 ac | 40 / - / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Highway Business District | 0.92 ac | 40 / 15 / 30 ft | 20 ft | No |
| Manufacturing and Industrial District | 3 ac | 50 / 25 / 30 ft | 30 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Zoning codeTown of Holland, Zoning, Chapter 120, as amended through Local Law No. 3-2022 and Local Law No. 2-2024.
- Building dept(716) 537-9443
- Last reviewed2026-09-16
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $204–$268/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $1,679 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Holland, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Holland are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-09-16) 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 (716) 537-9443 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.