Orange County
Village of Kiryas Joel, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of Kiryas Joel sets a residential minimum of about 0.046 acres in Residential, one of its 2 zoning districts. No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. 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) 783-8300 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Kiryas Joel →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 0.046 ac | 30 / 15 / 15 ft | 50 ft | No |
| Commercial | 2 ac | 50 / 35 / 35 ft | — | No |
Short-term rentals
No local short-term-rental law on record - which is not the same as permission. Kiryas Joel has no local short-term rental law, and that is not the same as permission. Confirm with the Village before counting on renting a home short term.
Conditions the code attaches:
- Confirm with the Village at (845) 783-8300.
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Kiryas Joel Zoning Code, Chapter 155, Article IV, District Regulations
- Building dept(845) 783-8300
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Kiryas Joel, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Kiryas Joel are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) 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) 783-8300 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.