Rensselaer County
Village of East Nassau, NY: zoning for new construction
The Village of East Nassau sets a residential minimum of about 2 acres in Rural Residential District, one of its 3 zoning districts. 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 (518) 794-0289 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for East Nassau →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential District | 2 ac | 75 / 50 / 75 ft | — | As of right |
| Hamlet District | 2 ac | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | — | As of right |
| Waterfront Residential District | 2 ac | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. East Nassau treats renting a private dwelling, part of one or a residential accessory building to overnight guests for compensation as lodging. Lodging needs a special use permit and site plan approval in HAM and RR, and is prohibited in WR.
Conditions the code attaches:
- In WR a variance under Article X is the only route.
- There is no separate short-term rental permit, registration, occupancy cap or fee; the Village Board's site plan review standards apply.
- Confirm with the building department at (518) 794-0289 before listing.
- New York State's 2025 short-term rental registry requires every host to register the unit through the Rensselaer County registry.
Good to know
- UtilityNational Grid territory.
- Zoning codeVillage of East Nassau Zoning Law, Local Law No. 1 of 2019, Article IV Section 6, District Schedule of Area and Dimensional Regulation
- Building dept(518) 794-0289
- Last reviewed2026-08-05
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $200–$262/sq ft , and a conforming lot adds about $13,658 on top - see the full cost to build a house in East Nassau, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of East Nassau are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-08-05) 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 (518) 794-0289 before relying on any number. Source: the Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset.