Tiny home land in Essex County, NY
What Essex County records say about the land, and what you'll need to check with the county yourself.
Zoning codes you'll see
| Code | Looks like | Share of lots |
|---|---|---|
| APAWF | Zone type unclear | 7% |
| APARU | Zone type unclear | 6% |
| WIR-85 | Zone type unclear | 5% |
| SCR-80 | Zone type unclear | 4% |
| MR | Residential | 4% |
| LTRD | Zone type unclear | 4% |
| LVRD | Zone type unclear | 3% |
| APAW | Zone type unclear | 3% |
12% of lots we sampled have no zoning code on record.
The zone type is our best guess from the code. Codes mean different things in different counties, so ask county planning what a code allows for your build type.
The land
Land area1,794 sq mi
Typical lot size2.0 acres
Lots 1 acre or larger59%
Lots outside the 100-year floodplain2%
Based on a sample of 100 lots from county records. Typical lot size is the median.
Ask county planning before you buy
- Is a tiny home on wheels (THOW) allowed as a full-time dwelling, or only as an RV for limited stays?
- What is the minimum dwelling size in this zone?
- Has the county adopted Appendix Q of the IRC for tiny houses?
- What does a septic permit need here: perc test, minimum lot size, setbacks?
- Does a well need a permit, and is there a minimum lot size for one?
- Does the lot have legal road access, and who maintains the road?
Get answers in writing when you can. Rules change, and a phone answer won't help you at a permit hearing.
This page summarizes county records and is not legal advice. Zoning is never a guarantee. Verify with Essex County planning before you buy.