Orange County
Town of Crawford, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Town of Crawford run from a 0.92-acre minimum in Residential up to 2.5 acres in Rural Agricultural, across 7 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Orange & Rockland territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 744-3912 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Crawford →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Agricultural | 2.5 ac | 100 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential | 0.92 ac | 45 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Residential Multi-Family | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 60 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office-Residence | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business Park | 0.92 ac | 100 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Business Park — Hamlet | 0.69 ac | 75 / 25 / 40 ft | 35 ft | As of right |
| Industrial | 2 ac | 100 / 50 / 75 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals in the Town of Crawford come under Chapter 112 of the town code, Short-Term Rentals. Confirm the current requirements with the building department before counting on the use.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Building department: (845) 744-3912.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Zoning codeTown of Crawford Zoning Code, Ch. 137, § 137-9 Table of Dimensional Regulations
- Building dept(845) 744-3912
- Last reviewed2026-07-08
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $11,011 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Crawford, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Town of Crawford are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-08) 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 (845) 744-3912 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.