Orange County
Village of Walden, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Walden run from a 0.12-acre minimum in Residential 1 Family up to 0.34 acres in Residential 1&2 Family, across 16 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Central Hudson territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 778-2177 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Walden →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 1&2 Family | 0.34 ac | 40 / 20 / 40 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential 1 Family | 0.28 ac | 35 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential 1 Family | 0.18 ac | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential 1 Family | 0.12 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential 1&2 & Multifamily | 0.12 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multifamily Residential | 0.12 ac | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Multifamily Residential | 0.17 ac | 20 / 15 / 15 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Mobile Home Court | 0.28 ac | 35 / 15 / 35 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Townhouse | 2 ac | — | 35 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.23 ac | 50 / 20 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Village Business | — | 0 / 12 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Central Business | — | 0 / 12 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Service Commercial | 0.23 ac | 50 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Office Light Industry | 0.92 ac | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Village Industry | 0.12 ac | 0 / 12 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Mixed Use | — | 0 / 0 / 5 ft | 35 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Short-term rentals in the Village of Walden are regulated under Article XIII of Chapter 305, Zoning, added by Local Law No. 5 of 2022.
Conditions the code attaches:
- A resident agent who lives in the county is required.
- Each rental requires 24-hour advance notice.
- Confirm the current rules with the building department at (845) 778-2177 before listing.
Good to know
- UtilityCentral Hudson territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of Walden Zoning Code, Table of Dimensional Regulations
- Building dept(845) 778-2177
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $34,086 on top - see the full cost to build a house in Walden, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Walden 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) 778-2177 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.