Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Middleburgh, New York

Village of Middleburgh’s own rules

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Village enforces the NY Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Energy Code inside Middleburgh village

  • Based on the village's 2024 report to NY DOS stating it has not opted out of enforcement; the village's own code text was not opened.

  “has the local government opted out of enforcing the uniform code and energy code? answer "yes" only if the municipality adopted a local law which was in effect during the reporting period and provided it will not enforce the uniform code and energy code pursuant to executive law § 381(2). no”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Middleburgh village (Schoharie County)

  • Zoning law is Local Law #2 of 2009, amended by L.L. 1-2024 (short-term rentals), 4-2024 and 2-2025 (zoning map). Full text of the 2009 law was not opened.

  “a local law amending local law #2 2009 (zoning law) of the village of middleburgh to adopt revised zoning map”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Zoning districts inside Middleburgh village

  • Only the Commercial and Historic districts were confirmed by name; the village publishes a zoning map and zoning law link but the district schedule was not opened.

  “strs under these provisions are only allowable in the commercial and historic districts within the village.”

• Short-term rentalsLimited

  Short-term rentals (30 days or less) inside Middleburgh village

  • Permit from the village code enforcement official required before operating
  • Allowed only in the Commercial and Historic districts
  • Historic district STRs must be in owner-occupied structures; other uses need a ZBA special use permit
  • Commercial district STRs capped at 25 units
  • Tents, trailers, recreational vehicles and similar camping units are not allowed as STRs
  • One tax parcel per permit

  commercial district STR cap: <= 25 units

  “non-permanent structures, tents, trailers, recreational vehicles, and similar camping units or outbuildings are not allowed as strs in the village of middleburgh.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Middleburgh or Schoharie County directly.

• Building permit — Building permits inside Middleburgh village
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Middleburgh village
• Inspections — Building inspections inside Middleburgh village
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Middleburgh village
• Minimum dwelling size — Main residential district inside Middleburgh village

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.